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Acebeam H17 2.0 vs Fenix HM65R V2.0

What H17 2.0 does better (1) and where HM65R V2.0 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam H17 2.0
Acebeam · 2026H17 2.0
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $60
vs
Fenix HM65R V2.0
Fenix · 2026HM65R V2.0
9.2Score
4 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
6.4Brightness & throw9.0
9.5Battery & charging8.8
9.7Build & durability7.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is H17 2.0 better than HM65R V2.0?

  1. Weight73 g vs 144 g+97%

Why is HM65R V2.0 better than H17 2.0?

  1. Peak beam intensity4,100 cd vs 13,220 cd3.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)128 m vs 230 m+80%
  3. Maximum runtime170 h vs 296 h+74%
  4. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 2,200 lm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam H17 2.0Acebeam H17 2.0≈ $609.0
Fenix HM65R V2.0Fenix HM65R V2.0≈ $1009.2
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm2,200 lm
Peak beam intensity4,100 cd13,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)128 m230 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-40
LED maker—Luminus
Number of LEDs3—
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature4,000K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime170 h296 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumMagnesium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height79 mm80 mm
Head diameter / width—39.5 mm
Body diameter / depth—52.5 mm
Weight73 g144 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
LockoutYesYes
Mode memory—Yes
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