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Acebeam H18 vs Fenix HM71R V2.0

What H18 does better (3) and where HM71R V2.0 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam H18
Acebeam · 2026H18
9.4Score
3 advantages≈ $110
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Fenix HM71R V2.0
Fenix · 2026HM71R V2.0
9.3Score
0 advantages≈ $125
9.7Brightness & throw9.4
9.0Battery & charging9.6
9.5Build & durability6.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is H18 better than HM71R V2.0?

  1. Weight70 g vs 220 g3.1×
  2. Maximum output4,000 lm vs 3,500 lm+14%
  3. Battery capacity6,400 mAh vs 5,500 mAh+16%

Why is HM71R V2.0 better than H18?

HM71R V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam H18Acebeam H18≈ $1109.4
Fenix HM71R V2.0Fenix HM71R V2.0≈ $1259.3
Light output
Maximum output4,000 lm3,500 lm
Peak beam intensity—18,910 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—275 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-60
LED maker—Luminus
Number of LEDs42
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity6,400 mAh5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime—337 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—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height119.2 mm111.5 mm
Head diameter / width—50 mm
Body diameter / depth—53.4 mm
Weight70 g220 g
Modes & features
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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