Acebeam E70 vs Acebeam H30
Quick take: The Acebeam H30 costs $10 less; the Acebeam E70 is brighter (4,600 vs 4,000 lm); the Acebeam E70 throws farther (374m vs 268m).
| Spec | Acebeam E70 | Acebeam H30 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 | $90 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Right-Angle |
| Lumens | 4,600 lm | 4,000 lm |
| Candela | 35,000 cd | 18,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 374m | 268m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | CREE XHP70.2 | CREE XHP70.2 + Nichia 219C |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 4.0 oz | 4.5 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.5 x 1.2 in | 4.8 x 1.2 in |
| Warranty | 5 Year | 5 Year |
What owners report
Acebeam E70
- ✓High-CRI neutral white output with Acebeam's usual beam quality
- ✓Good regulation and effective heat dissipation
- ✓Tritium slots and easy access to the emitter for modding
- ✓Gorgeous host with excellent fit and finish
- ✓5,000 lumens with 240 m of throw
- ✗Only takes protected 21700 cells — no 18650 compatibility
- ✗The pocket clip isn't good
- ✗Large and heavy; the stainless version is 290 g
- ✗Floody beam limits its usefulness outdoors
- ✗Falls between uses — too big to carry, too floody for distance
Acebeam H30
- ✓4,000 lumens from an XHP70.2, with 171 m of throw
- ✓Triple emitter — secondary red and green (or red and UV) channels
- ✓Mode memory, so you return to the level you were using
- ✓Integrated power bank for charging devices on long trips
- ✓IP68 rated with a secure head strap
- ✗Heavy on the forehead over long sessions
- ✗Not suited to distance running
- ✗The headband would benefit from a larger rubber backing
- ✗Around $120 — expensive unless you need the output and extra channels
- ✗Sustained output is thermally limited, as any 4,000-lumen headlamp's is