Fenix LR35R vs Acebeam X30
Quick take: The Fenix LR35R costs $9.900000000000006 less; the Acebeam X30 is brighter (20,000 vs 10,000 lm); the Acebeam X30 throws farther (600m vs 500m); the Acebeam X30 runs longer on high (1.8 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Fenix LR35R | Acebeam X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | $209.9 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Flooder | Flooder |
| Lumens | 10,000 lm | 20,000 lm |
| Candela | 62,500 cd | 90,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 500m | 600m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 1.8 hrs (turbo) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | 6x Luminus SST40 | 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 | 12.0 oz | 16.7 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 2.0 in | 6.3 x 2.1 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 10 Year |
What owners report
Fenix LR35R
- ✓10,000 lumens with 503 m of throw from two 21700s
- ✓Fenix's constant-current drivers and honestly published ANSI specs
- ✓Recessed power button prevents accidental activation in a bag
- ✓Good ergonomics and grip for a light this size, and IP68 rated
- ✓Long runtime with warning before low-voltage protection engages
- ✗Mode memory with no shortcuts to turbo or low
- ✗Eco at 50 lumens and low at 450 — both far too bright for close work
- ✗No rear tactical switch
- ✗Gets hot on turbo
- ✗Large and heavy, as any two-cell searchlight is