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Acebeam EC50 GEN Ⅲ vs Fenix HT18R V2.0

What EC50 GEN Ⅲ does better (1) and where HT18R V2.0 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam EC50 GEN Ⅲ
Acebeam · 2025EC50 GEN Ⅲ
1 advantage≈ $130
vs
Fenix HT18R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HT18R V2.0
8.8Score
0 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
8.3Brightness & throw8.9

Why is EC50 GEN Ⅲ better than HT18R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output3,850 lm vs 3,700 lm+4%

Why is HT18R V2.0 better than EC50 GEN Ⅲ?

HT18R V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18R V2.0Fenix HT18R V2.0≈ $1508.8
Light output
Maximum output3,850 lm3,700 lm
Peak beam intensity—302,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—1,100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70.2Luminus SFT-90
LED makerCreeLuminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery26650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—87 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—1.5 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight—358 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switchSide switch
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Black
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