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Acebeam H17 2.0 vs Petzl Aria 2R RGB

What H17 2.0 does better (5) and where Aria 2R RGB wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam H17 2.0
Acebeam · 2026H17 2.0
9.0Score
5 advantages≈ $60
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Petzl Aria 2R RGB
Petzl · 2026Aria 2R RGB
7.2Score
0 advantages≈ $65
6.4Brightness & throw5.4
9.5Battery & charging5.0
9.7Build & durability8.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is H17 2.0 better than Aria 2R RGB?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 625 lm3.2×
  2. Maximum runtime170 h vs 100 h+70%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)128 m vs 115 m+11%
  4. Weight73 g vs 95 g+30%
  5. Peak beam intensity4,100 cd vs 3,310 cd+24%

Why is Aria 2R RGB better than H17 2.0?

Aria 2R RGB has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam H17 2.0Acebeam H17 2.0≈ $609.0
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity4,100 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)128 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs3—
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature4,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ionAAA
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime170 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—3.5 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height79 mm—
Weight73 g95 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
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