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Acebeam X30 vs Wuben A9

What X30 does better (1) and where A9 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam X30
Acebeam · 2026X30
8.3Score
1 advantage≈ $210
vs
Wuben A9
Wuben · 2026A9
9.6Score
0 advantages≈ $220
Higher score
9.2Brightness & throw9.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is X30 better than A9?

  1. Maximum output20,000 lm vs 12,000 lm+67%

Why is A9 better than X30?

A9 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam X30Acebeam X30≈ $2108.3
Wuben A9Wuben A9≈ $2209.6
Light output
Maximum output20,000 lm12,000 lm
Peak beam intensity90,000 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)600 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs2—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime87 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height159.7 mm—
Head diameter / width52.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth46.8 mm—
Weight474 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYes—
Colours—Grey
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