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Acebeam H16 vs Ledlenser HF4R

What H16 does better (1) and where HF4R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam H16
Acebeam · 2024H16
5.9Score
1 advantage≈ $45
vs
Ledlenser HF4R
Ledlenser · 2026HF4R
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $40
Higher score
4.6Brightness & throw6.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is H16 better than HF4R?

  1. Maximum runtime58 h vs 45 h+29%

Why is HF4R better than H16?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)86 m vs 130 m+51%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam H16Acebeam H16≈ $455.9
Ledlenser HF4RLedlenser HF4R≈ $406.7
Light output
Maximum output650 lm650 lm
Peak beam intensity1,849 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)86 m130 m
Runtime at maximum output45 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNichia 519A—
LED makerNichia—
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AAAAA
Maximum runtime58 h45 h
RechargeableYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
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