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Acebeam H16 vs Silva Smini

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

Acebeam H16
Acebeam · 2024H16
5.9Score
3 advantages≈ $45
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Silva Smini
Silva · 2024Smini
5.2Score
0 advantages≈ $45
4.6Brightness & throw3.0
4.6Battery & charging3.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is H16 better than Smini?

  1. Maximum output650 lm vs 250 lm2.6×
  2. Maximum runtime58 h vs 20 h2.9×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)86 m vs 80 m+7%

Why is Smini better than H16?

Smini has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam H16Acebeam H16≈ $455.9
Silva SminiSilva Smini≈ $455.2
Light output
Maximum output650 lm250 lm
Peak beam intensity1,849 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)86 m80 m
Runtime at maximum output45 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNichia 519A—
LED makerNichia—
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime58 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
Charging time—3 h
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight—53 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red light—Yes
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