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Acebeam DEFENDER P17 vs RovyVon S23

What DEFENDER P17 does better (3) and where S23 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam DEFENDER P17
Acebeam · 2022DEFENDER P17
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $120
vs
RovyVon S23
RovyVon · 2022S23
7.8Score
0 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
4.9Brightness & throw8.4
9.4Battery & charging6.6
5.8Build & durability4.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is DEFENDER P17 better than S23?

  1. Maximum runtime480 h vs 65 h7.4×
  2. Maximum output4,900 lm vs 4,000 lm+23%
  3. Weight154 g vs 188 g+22%

Why is S23 better than DEFENDER P17?

S23 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

RovyVon S23RovyVon S23≈ $1307.8
Light output
Maximum output4,900 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity7,396 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime480 h65 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—2.5 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to1.5 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight154 g188 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
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