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Acebeam DEFENDER P17 vs Olight Prowess

What DEFENDER P17 does better (0) and where Prowess wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam DEFENDER P17
Acebeam · 2022DEFENDER P17
7.6Score
0 advantages≈ $120
vs
Olight Prowess
Olight · 2024Prowess
8.9Score
3 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
4.9Brightness & throw6.7
5.8Build & durability7.1

Why is DEFENDER P17 better than Prowess?

DEFENDER P17 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Prowess better than DEFENDER P17?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m vs 245 m+42%
  2. Maximum output4,900 lm vs 5,000 lm+2%
  3. Submersible to1.5 m vs 2 m+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Olight ProwessOlight Prowess≈ $1008.9
Light output
Maximum output4,900 lm5,000 lm
Peak beam intensity7,396 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m245 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—10
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime480 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to1.5 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—130 mm
Weight154 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
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