Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Warm vs Acebeam H30
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Quick take: The Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Warm costs $48 less; the Acebeam H30 is brighter (4,000 vs 2,330 lm); the Acebeam H30 throws farther (171m vs 129m).
| Spec | Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Warm | Acebeam H30 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $138 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Right-Angle | Right-Angle |
| Lumens | 2,330 lm | 4,000 lm |
| Candela | 4,160 cd | 7,300 cd |
| Beam distance | 129m | 171m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 21700 |
| LED | Not named by the maker | CREE XHP70.2 + Nichia 219C |
| Beam type | Flood | Balanced |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 2.3 oz | 4.5 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.5 x 1.0 in | 4.8 x 1.2 in |
| Warranty | 10 Year | 5 Year |
What owners report
Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Warm
- ✓Warm tint renders natural materials far better than the cool version
- ✓Penetrates fog and dust better and is easier on dark-adapted eyes
- ✓Regulated output with runtime figures reviewers consider trustworthy
- ✓Days or weeks of running on low output
- ✓Strong magnetic tailcap that doubles as the charging attachment
- ✗Warm emitters give up some lumens against the cool version
- ✗Anodising scuffs easily at the clip and headband attachment points
- ✗You must unscrew the tailcap to charge
- ✗Charging a large cell over the magnetic connector is slow
- ✗Unusual interface that the manual barely explains
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