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Acebeam X30 vs RovyVon GL11

What X30 does better (3) and where GL11 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam X30
Acebeam · 2026X30
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ $210
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RovyVon GL11
RovyVon · 2025GL11
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $200
9.0Brightness & throw7.0
7.5Battery & charging7.4
3.8Build & durability5.4
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

X30GL11
52.5 × 159.746.839 × 17438
X30GL11Difference
Length / height159.7 mm174 mm−14.3 mm
Head diameter / width52.5 mm39 mm+13.5 mm
Body diameter / depth46.8 mm38 mm+8.8 mm
Weight474 g274 g+200 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is X30 better than GL11?

  1. Maximum output20,000 lm vs 1,800 lm11.1×
  2. Peak beam intensity90,000 cd vs 48,000 cd+88%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)600 m vs 500 m+20%

Why is GL11 better than X30?

  1. Weight474 g vs 274 g+73%
  2. Impact resistance (drop)1 m vs 1.5 m+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam X30Acebeam X30≈ $2108.2
RovyVon GL11RovyVon GL11≈ $2007.6
Light output
Maximum output20,000 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity90,000 cd48,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)600 m500 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs2—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime87 h86 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1 m1.5 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height159.7 mm174 mm
Head diameter / width52.5 mm39 mm
Body diameter / depth46.8 mm38 mm
Weight474 g274 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesRemote pressure switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
StrobeYesYes
Red lightYes—
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