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Acebeam H17 2.0 vs Nitecore HA29 UHE MCT

What H17 2.0 does better (3) and where HA29 UHE MCT wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam H17 2.0
Acebeam · 2026H17 2.0
9.0Score
3 advantages≈ $60
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Nitecore HA29 UHE MCT
Nitecore · 2026HA29 UHE MCT
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $70
6.4Brightness & throw7.3
9.5Battery & charging7.9
9.7Build & durability7.8
8.2Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is H17 2.0 better than HA29 UHE MCT?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 1,200 lm+67%
  2. Weight73 g vs 112 g+53%
  3. Maximum runtime170 h vs 122 h+39%

Why is HA29 UHE MCT better than H17 2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)128 m vs 169 m+32%
  2. Peak beam intensity4,100 cd vs 7,140 cd+74%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam H17 2.0Acebeam H17 2.0≈ $609.0
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity4,100 cd7,140 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)128 m169 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs3—
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature4,000K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ionAAA
Maximum runtime170 h122 h
RechargeableYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height79 mm—
Weight73 g112 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
LockoutYesYes
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