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Acebeam H18 vs Fenix HM61R V3.0

What H18 does better (3) and where HM61R V3.0 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam H18
Acebeam · 2026H18
9.4Score
3 advantages≈ $110
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Fenix HM61R V3.0
Fenix · 2026HM61R V3.0
9.0Score
0 advantages≈ $85
9.7Brightness & throw8.3
9.0Battery & charging9.2
9.5Build & durability7.2
5.7Light quality8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is H18 better than HM61R V3.0?

  1. Maximum output4,000 lm vs 1,800 lm2.2×
  2. Weight70 g vs 168 g2.4×
  3. Battery capacity6,400 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+60%

Why is HM61R V3.0 better than H18?

HM61R V3.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Acebeam H18Acebeam H18≈ $1109.4
Light output
Maximum output4,000 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity—9,510 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—195 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-40
LED maker—Luminus
Number of LEDs4—
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity6,400 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—300 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height119.2 mm105.4 mm
Head diameter / width—38 mm
Body diameter / depth—51 mm
Weight70 g168 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Black
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