AceBeam W30 - Review

[@WillEDC]

Just wanted to make a mention *The Battery CANNOT be used as a powerbank* It’s a publication miscommunication. Anyway it’s NOT A DEAL KILLER of course. I didn’t notice at first and seems no one has mentioned it. I think because no one is really using that function 🤣 The cable still functions to charge the battery and it allows a pass through USB port if you wanted to charge another device. Also! It’s compatible with a Rofis as a discharging cable. I want to be as transparent as possible. Again, I don’t think anyone is buying this for the power bank function 😅

[@quisp1492]

6:24 I use the red filter as a lens cap. The W30 is so bright that you run the risk of causing eye damage due to accidentally turning it on. The owners manual makes a point of warning you about this and recommends disconnecting the battery while in storage. The red filter dramatically reduces the output while letting you know that the light is on. Additionally, the outer lens of the W30 has an anti-reflective (AR) coating that is easily scratched by anything metal (keys, coins, utensils, camping gear, etc...) so if you are storing the W30 in a backpack (or any other place for that matter) it is best to put the filter on to prevent damage.

[@WillEDC]

Quisp that’s an alternative use. I actually use a rubber camera lens cover for my w30. Unscrew the taillcap for storage.

[@makerofmanythings8447]

You could also use a button magnet and stick it to your shorter 18650 cells to make a perfect fit. And this also works well with lights that will not work with flat top cells. I have done this for years with high end lights and cheap lights with ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEM..

[@WillEDC]

Virgle Phillips yup. Good suggestion. Thanks. 👍🏻

[@Colin-kk8rz]

Watched this light a few times,great review,a comparison with the new Acebeam k75 would surely be in order as both Acebeam and very similar claims?

[@jerryinohio1978]

Still the king after 2 years. I really don't like anyone who begs for subs

[@TheExplosiveGuy]

The red lens filter is for preserving night vision, red light does not dilate the eyes as badly as white or green/blue light. So when you turn it back off you can still see well in the darkness.

[@WillEDC]

Makes sense 👍🏻

[@TheExplosiveGuy]

@@WillEDC Yup. Ohh now that I have your attention, would you recommend going with the 6500k cool white or the 90CRI version? The 4000k version is yellow as hell which I'm not really digging. The cool white would provide more apparent brightness correct? But the 90CRI would look more like sunlight if I'm not mistaken. I'm leaning towards the 90 CRI even though it's $30 more, unless you know something I don't?

[@WillEDC]

Mark Green unfortunately i haven’t seen the CRI version. Is there one on KZbin? I agree with you on the 4000k! I almost got that because 5000k neutral is my favorite “white” tint for my eyes and I was worried that 6500k would be too cool. The 6500k looks more warmer than the indicated specs at least for my eyes. So I made the correct choice for me. The only thing I can think of is find an online place that could take comparison shots for you. Or a good return policy. Or even request acebeam themselves ? They have a KZbin account.

[@VJG650]

Hey do you know where I can buy a red filter for my W30? Mine only came with a white one...

[@Micksoffthings]

I leave this under every video I watched, it helps the algorithm.

[@WillEDC]

It does. Thanks Mick!

[@adam68niou1eve]

Mine came with a frosted diffuser lens.....So it can be used as a regular flashlight...Otherwise the light is too intense. I like the red can we order those???

[@WillEDC]

Adam Ortega someone else mentioned the diffuser. Hmm try contacting acebeam directly. 🤷🏻‍♂️I haven’t seen it sold separately.

[@therandomnessofeverythinga7045]

Love this laser pointer......it is so Frigan awesome

[@paulmorrow8372]

Any idea if this light is neutrally buoyant? In other words when using it as a dive light it will not sink or float.

[@WillEDC]

Unfortunately I don’t know. I have only tested in the pool and it would go to the bottom if I let it go.

[@mshayashi]

So, with this model, it seems like we can't re-charge the battery inside the flashlight.

[@WillEDC]

Mash correct. Thanks for watching But it makes the waterproof rating really high with no charging port

[@japudjuha]

It’s a must have, I’m guessing it’s a similar technology to the laser headlights on some cars. Any idea on the candela rating? Awesome vid, new sub here😁👍

[@WillEDC]

Thanks for the sub. The candela rating is insane. 1.45 million cd. Million lol By comparison the x65 mini is 492,000cd. It’s definitely concentrated. Anything close would be a tactical purpose or daytime use. Yeah I think this could be used in the day. Sweet spot for me would be 100-500m. Anything closer the beam is too small and intense. Anything farther I can’t see lol. Of course you could use a monocular/binocular/scope with this. I’ll probably post daytime shots and underwater(pool?) shots in the future.

[@flashlightbrightest7284]

@@WillEDC W30 can be used under water 100 meters as a diving lamp. You can test it :)

[@asphyxiate14]

I wonder if this technology can be converted into a more floodier light

[@WillEDC]

Hmm dunno. Maybe it can be focusable? The lumen isn’t that much for a floody light though. Perhaps they will do a hybrid system in the future. Lep middle with led bezel for flood.

[@averagerider92]

There's tons of other lights for that purpose. This list serves as a specific purpose and an epic purpose at that

[@TheSpongion]

of course!, some luxury cars use this technology as their headlights.

[@arcrides6841]

@@TheSpongion imagine a light bar with like 20 Acebeam W30

[@richlovn539]

Great review~ Can you run the flashlight directly to a powerbank/car charger?

[@WillEDC]

Rich Lovn thanks Rich. Sorry you can’t run the light off an external source. The battery cell is what is recharged by a micro usb cable. But of course the cell needs to be out fo the flashlight. One advantage about not having a micro usb on the body is that the light is divable with a really good water rating. Just wanted to reiterate that I made a mistake with the powerbank feature. Originally acebeam stated as such but I couldn’t get to work in which they said they made an error that I cannot do that feature. Not a deal killer by any means imo

[@richlovn539]

@@WillEDC Thank you for writing...great info. I've seen those versions in where you plug it into the side as you wrote of. I was wondering if you knew the actual tested max beyond what they recommend in volts/watts/amps to build my own more powerful battery (external for now until I can compress it).

[@WillEDC]

Rich Lovn I’m sorry. I don’t know that info. I think you are asking if you can increase performance by altering the power variables to the light. If you are asking about an external power source for longer than 1hr 45min. Then.. Theoretically you could remove the body tube and just mount the head with the tripod mount screw. Then you would need to attach a wire to the center for the positive and the edge for the negative. Then to a power source that matches the included battery which is 3.7v and 20amp. But actually I don’t know how many amps. Based on the 5100 capacity and 1hr 45 min stated runtime , I could estimate it’s around 3amp pull on the battery. On acebeam website it recommend no less than 10amp capable cell. Since the low battery voltage turns red at less than 3v , you would need at least that amount. 3-4.2v and 3 amps with a 10amp capable cell or energy source. I would not go higher than 4.2v. I’m not even sure what a long runtime would do to the flashlight. It definitely does not come close to overheating but I wonder the longevity of the laser components. Any modification you are running at your own risk. The light it out of production so I’m not sure if I would ask any type of modification. What application are you trying to match that you need longer than 1.5hrs in a single shot. Why not just swap out the battery?

[@richlovn539]

@@WillEDC Thank you much for all of your intel and time writing. Yes, I was trying to find the highest power of battery to swap to but I wanted to go beyond that. I appreciate your work on this. I understand about being at my own risk in possibly ruining it and any tampering would void any warranty. I was thinking of making my own housing and heat-sinks with fans/cooling system for long-time use via running the highest capacity batteries in parallel in my own battery holder. Thank you again for your time and info...I'll save and study it. What I'm doing is wildlife videography and putting the diffused (with that overhead florescent light panel mentioned cut to fit over the lens) long-throw beam(s). Thanks again~

[@WillEDC]

Rich Lovn sounds interesting. Good luck Edit: yes a battery holder running parallel cells probably the easiest way to do it. And I’m sure it you wouldn’t have to be too picky with the wire gauge as the current pull isn’t so extreme. In terms of heatsink, In your research look no further than cpu cooling. It’ll be the best resource to look at. Water cooling will always be the best while fan cooling is ok. The fins on this flashlight and most lights are actually too short and bulky to be anything but decorative. You need surface area. If you used a thermal adhesive you could put some cpu fins on the body to have a heat transfer material to release the energy to the air. But even then I feel like if you had a wet rag wrapped around the body that you refreshed with cool water, would probably function even better. But then the water is a consumable variable unless you had a closed system with a pump and tubes. You could buy cpu water cooling parts and just thermal paste onto the flat section of the tripod mount area. The heat will start there first.

[@boeing900]

Well it’s very cool, no doubt, but really, how practical is it? It strikes me as something you get and play with for a while until the novelty wears off and then it becomes a $260.00 drawer queen.

[@WillEDC]

That would be a legitimate comment. To be honest I still carry it. It’s just a light flashlight. I carry it just in case and I don’t feel burdened by the weight or size. It’s actually more lighter than some of my aspheric lights. I have used it to point out a drone in the air. Also to point out nocturnal animals in the trees or certain fruit. I feel alone it’s a novelty but it can pair nicely with a flood light. I use it as well for daytime exploring as well. It’s bright enough for certain daytime use. There’s a tactical purpose as well. I’ve seen it being use by the HK police against rioters.

[@boeing900]

Will EDC Thanks for the reply....The police use it against rioters? As in shining it in their faces I’m guessing?

[@Felix9lives]

The red filter is used for hunting. Red or green does not spook animals. Also, red light does not interfere with night vision or infrared gear. Red hunting lights also preserve a hunter’s natural night vision more effectively than hunting lights of other colors:))

[@WillEDC]

Felix good to know 👍🏻

[@mhsvz6735]

The first light saber.

[@АндрейМуратов-ы4ч]

A toy light saber - don't poke in the eyes;)

[@aXc000]

Nice video, informative and cool editing, and nice personal sound effects.

[@WillEDC]

aXc000 thanks!

[@АндрейМуратов-ы4ч]

If it's underwater: there is lack of red in underwater light. So when you shot a picture or a video for colorful picture you need red... But other models also have yellow and green filters... so I m probably wrong.

[@TheSpongion]

I would buy it, but I'm afraid the day after I buy it, a new one would appear in the market for $100 less and four times the light output..

[@WillEDC]

TheSpongion always the concern with any tech

[@TheSpongion]

@@WillEDC yea but it only happens *after I* buy it. So I'm going to do all you AceBeam W30 owners a huge favor and not buy it myself. This way this flashlight is gonna stay top notch tech for at least a decade.

[@WillEDC]

TheSpongion haha. Well they stop production on this so if anyone wanted one, get it now. Dunno what they will do in the future. If anyone heard anything, chime in.

[@k.g.389]

Nkon.nl just posted the W30 4000k on their website earlier today. They got a shipment of the W30 6500 and both W10's about 5 weeks ago, and sold out of everything about a week ago. Not thinking they are banned in the United States, seeing as it has the FDA certification on the back of the box, which is who governs lasers into the United States.

[@hansonprofile]

Red lights dont blind you nearly as much at night. Once exposed to white light, your eyes take nearly 30 minutes to adjust back to seeing clearly at night. With red light its more like 5-7 minutes

[@WillEDC]

Thanks for sharing. This is true 👍🏻

[@BASAR.]

Which bulb is used in it?

[@WillEDC]

Abul Basar no bulb. Uses laser and phosphor

[@BASAR.]

@@WillEDC tnx

[@erikandersson777]

I heard about it, I have seen it, i have tested it, i bought it =mission throwers completed ! . .

[@WillEDC]

Erik Andersson nice

[@lodashnotebook5390]

Which one did you get? And which one's the best according to you? I think there are three versions

[@WillEDC]

Mkhl Are you asking Erik or me?

[@lodashnotebook5390]

@@WillEDC you both can reply!

[@WillEDC]

Mkhl the one I’m showing is 6500k. This is a short beamshot section in this review. I also have a separate beam shot video. From my impression, 6500k looks like 5000k. So it’s not really cool. Looks more neutral. Their warm color 4000k is really warm. Not my preference. So I’m happy to get the 6500 despite I’m not a fan of cool white. I haven’t seen the cri version.

[@UFOSPACEMAN]

I made a few mistakes with this and did somewhat damage my eyes. Please be careful!

[@WillEDC]

UFOSPACEMAN good message. This light is serious and is my go to home defense light because of simplicity and intensity. Hopefully your eye recovers. Usually the brain can fix an image if there is some damage with time. Sorry to hear.

[@ThatCrazyRCGuy67]

Great vid man..AMAZING THROW.

[@50kArchipelagos]

All this and not one mention of impact rating. So, for all I know you could drop it off of your little kitchen ladder which is 4 ft and it's dead. Description Acebeam W30 Long Range LEP Flashlight - 500 Lumens, 2408m throw, Cool White Here ACEBEAM W30 white LEPlight comes for you. This unique illuminator generates a high concentrated single output of 500 lumens beam, and its beam can reach remarkable beam distance of 2408 meters away. The high-drain 21700 5100mAh USB rechargeable battery provides a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. The convenient USB charging function allows to charge the battery timely. An 18650 battery adapter is also included for wider battery options. The battery indicator tells the battery voltage status at any time any where. The included Red filter adds to versatility of the W30. Moreover, W30 can be used as a diving light with a depth under water 100 meters. Features: BLOS (Beyond-Line-Of-Sight) White LEP Flashlight Max 500 lumens brightness output Max beam distance up to 2408 meters Depth of diving related 100 meters Powered by 1 x 21700 Micro-USB rechargeable Li-ion battery (ACEBEAM IMR21700NP-510A/USB),1 x 18650 Li-ion battery compatibility Stainless steel tail switch for fast and convenient operation Digitally regulated output maintains constant brightness Power indicator displays battery voltage Low-voltage warning reminds when battery charging is needed Used Convex lens and Toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating The standard tripod socket compatibility Made of durable aerospace-grade aluminum alloy Premium type hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish Special design for diving,hunting,border, public security, prisons, electricity, airports, terminals, troops, factories and mines,and a variety of field lighting and signal use Including a RED filter, Used in a wide range of applications Please note: DO NOT look into the beam or point into any person or animals eyes.Keep out of reach of Children

[@tfre3927]

Haha awesome predator intro

[@WillEDC]

tfre3927 thx bro

[@Forever_Bestowing_Incompetence]

The red lens is good for poaching!!!!!

[@WillEDC]

BEN DOVER thanks for the tip

[@ernesthetic]

6500k?

[@WillEDC]

Ernest Yeo yup

[@makerofmanythings8447]

Has anyone tried to start a fire with newspaper with it yet?

[@WillEDC]

Virgle Phillips I believe it doesn’t. Usually mcd takeaway bag is the best to set a flashlight fire. I’ll make sure to confirm it doesn’t. Sometimes it’s not the lumens or the lux. Often times is the heat created. I recently was testing which of my small lights can erase frixion ink which relies on heat to disappear. I tested 2 1000 lumen lights and one creates heat to work. The other not.

[@makerofmanythings8447]

@@WillEDC Cool, I can easily make a fire with my Imelent MS18, It's an absolute BEAST.. BULKY, BUT A BEAST..

[@WillEDC]

Virgle Phillips just make sure you don’t set the planet on fire with that 😜

[@WillEDC]

Hey. It cannot start a fire. Just tested it. If you go to my ig page “will.edc” you can find the actual vid testing it in my stories. W30 nothing. Emisar d4 fire. Acebeam uc15 smoke no fire. Yes. Even the uc15 can smoke more.

[@bobelaviador]

it still a laser

[@jadestewart3519]

L19 is half the price

[@tomsmith7087]

Funny video, Lol Jesus thats like a Laser! ONLY 500lumen, and 1 mode? And for $260 bucks! What a waste of f//$#@ng money! What future? Life is painful if anyone tells you otherwise, they are SELLING something.. ;) Thanks for the information..

[@WillEDC]

Tom Smith I hope life treats your better.

[@arcrides6841]

you have no idea what you're talking about lol. It's worlds apart from a laser pointer. I guess you could think of it like a laser on steroids.