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Acebeam H18 vs Fenix HM65R V2.0

What H18 does better (3) and where HM65R V2.0 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam H18
Acebeam · 2026H18
9.4Score
3 advantages≈ $110
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Fenix HM65R V2.0
Fenix · 2026HM65R V2.0
9.2Score
0 advantages≈ $100
9.7Brightness & throw9.0
9.0Battery & charging8.8
9.5Build & durability7.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is H18 better than HM65R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output4,000 lm vs 2,200 lm+82%
  2. Weight70 g vs 144 g2.1×
  3. Battery capacity6,400 mAh vs 3,400 mAh+88%

Why is HM65R V2.0 better than H18?

HM65R V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam H18Acebeam H18≈ $1109.4
Fenix HM65R V2.0Fenix HM65R V2.0≈ $1009.2
Light output
Maximum output4,000 lm2,200 lm
Peak beam intensity—13,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—230 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-40
LED maker—Luminus
Number of LEDs4—
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity6,400 mAh3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime—296 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Magnesium
Size & weight
Length / height119.2 mm80 mm
Head diameter / width—39.5 mm
Body diameter / depth—52.5 mm
Weight70 g144 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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