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Acebeam H16 vs Acebeam H18

What H16 does better (0) and where H18 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam H16
Acebeam · 2024H16
5.9Score
0 advantages≈ $45
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Acebeam H18
Acebeam · 2026H18
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ $110
Higher score
4.6Brightness & throw9.7
4.6Battery & charging9.0
8.2Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is H16 better than H18?

H16 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is H18 better than H16?

  1. Maximum output650 lm vs 4,000 lm6.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam H16Acebeam H16≈ $455.9
Acebeam H18Acebeam H18≈ $1109.4
Light output
Maximum output650 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity1,849 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)86 m—
Runtime at maximum output45 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNichia 519A—
LED makerNichia—
Number of LEDs—4
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature—6,500K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—6,400 mAh
Maximum runtime58 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—119.2 mm
Weight—70 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red light—Yes
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