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Acebeam H17 2.0 vs Nitecore HC60 UHE

What H17 2.0 does better (2) and where HC60 UHE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam H17 2.0
Acebeam · 2026H17 2.0
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ $60
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Nitecore HC60 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC60 UHE
8.7Score
3 advantages≈ $70
6.4Brightness & throw7.4
9.5Battery & charging8.8
9.7Build & durability7.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is H17 2.0 better than HC60 UHE?

  1. Weight73 g vs 140 g+92%
  2. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 1,600 lm+25%

Why is HC60 UHE better than H17 2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)128 m vs 157 m+23%
  2. Peak beam intensity4,100 cd vs 6,170 cd+50%
  3. Maximum runtime170 h vs 200 h+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam H17 2.0Acebeam H17 2.0≈ $609.0
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity4,100 cd6,170 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)128 m157 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs36
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature4,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime170 h200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height79 mm—
Weight73 g140 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
LockoutYesYes
Colours—Black
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