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Acebeam H16 vs Fenix HL12R V2.0

What H16 does better (1) and where HL12R V2.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam H16
Acebeam · 2024H16
5.9Score
1 advantage≈ $45
vs
Fenix HL12R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HL12R V2.0
6.1Score
3 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
4.6Brightness & throw5.0
4.6Battery & charging5.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is H16 better than HL12R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output650 lm vs 500 lm+30%

Why is HL12R V2.0 better than H16?

  1. Peak beam intensity1,849 cd vs 3,910 cd2.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)86 m vs 125 m+45%
  3. Maximum runtime58 h vs 112 h+93%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam H16Acebeam H16≈ $455.9
Light output
Maximum output650 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity1,849 cd3,910 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)86 m125 m
Runtime at maximum output45 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNichia 519ALuminus SST-20
LED makerNichiaLuminus
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA—
Battery capacity—950 mAh
Maximum runtime58 h112 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—56 mm
Body diameter / depth—40 mm
Weight—73 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
SOS / beaconYes—
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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