Acebeam H30 vs Acebeam X30
Quick take: The Acebeam H30 costs $71.9 less; the Acebeam X30 is brighter (20,000 vs 4,000 lm); the Acebeam X30 throws farther (600m vs 171m); the Acebeam H30 runs longer on high (2 vs 1.8 hrs).
| Spec | Acebeam H30 | Acebeam X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $138 | $209.9 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Right-Angle | Flooder |
| Lumens | 4,000 lm | 20,000 lm |
| Candela | 7,300 cd | 90,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 171m | 600m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 1.8 hrs (turbo) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | CREE XHP70.2 + Nichia 219C | 3x Cree XHP70.2 6500K + red |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 6 Stepped + Red + Strobe |
| UI | Dual Switch | Dual Switch + Mode Toggle |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 4.5 oz | 16.7 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.8 x 1.2 in | 6.3 x 2.1 in |
| Warranty | 5 Year | 10 Year |
What owners report
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