Acebeam L35 vs Acebeam H30
Quick take: The Acebeam L35 is brighter (5,000 vs 4,000 lm); the Acebeam L35 throws farther (438m vs 268m).
| Spec | Acebeam L35 | Acebeam H30 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $90 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | Right-Angle |
| Lumens | 5,000 lm | 4,000 lm |
| Candela | 48,000 cd | 18,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 438m | 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 | Dual Switch | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 6.0 oz | 4.5 oz |
| Dimensions | 6.2 x 1.4 in | 4.8 x 1.2 in |
| Warranty | 5 Year | 5 Year |
What owners report
Acebeam L35
- ✓Widely rated among enthusiasts as the best all-round outdoor light
- ✓TIR optic gives a floody thrower profile reaching past 700 yards
- ✓Excellent machining, smooth anodising and tight tolerances
- ✓Intuitive dual-switch interface with side and tail switches
- ✓Five-year warranty against defects
- ✗Doesn't reach the advertised 5,000 lumens, and drops to ~1,500 after a minute
- ✗The tactical ring fouls your fingers when using the side switch
- ✗No anti-roll flats
- ✗Charging at 0.75A is slow for the cell capacity
- ✗Sustained output is well below the headline figure
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