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Acebeam H16 vs Nitecore HA27 UHE

What H16 does better (0) and where HA27 UHE wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam H16
Acebeam · 2024H16
5.9Score
0 advantages≈ $45
vs
Nitecore HA27 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HA27 UHE
7.0Score
5 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
4.6Brightness & throw6.4
4.6Battery & charging5.1
8.2Light quality9.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is H16 better than HA27 UHE?

H16 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HA27 UHE better than H16?

  1. Peak beam intensity1,849 cd vs 5,632 cd3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)86 m vs 150 m+74%
  3. Maximum output650 lm vs 800 lm+23%
  4. Maximum runtime58 h vs 65 h+12%
  5. Colour rendering (CRI)90 vs 97+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam H16Acebeam H16≈ $455.9
Light output
Maximum output650 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity1,849 cd5,632 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)86 m150 m
Runtime at maximum output45 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNichia 519A—
LED makerNichia—
Number of LEDs—4
Colour rendering (CRI)9097
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AAAAA
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime58 h65 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX6
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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