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Acebeam H18 vs Nitecore HC65 MCT
What H18 does better (3) and where HC65 MCT wins (0) — every spec side by side.
Why is H18 better than HC65 MCT?
- Maximum output4,000 lm vs 2,000 lm2×
- Weight70 g vs 146 g2.1×
- Battery capacity6,400 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+60%
Why is HC65 MCT better than H18?
HC65 MCT has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 4,000 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | — | 16,709 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | — | 258 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | 4 | 8 |
| Colour rendering (CRI) | — | 98 |
| Colour temperature | 6,500K | 3,000K |
| Adjustable colour temperature | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 21700 Li-ion | — |
| Battery capacity | 6,400 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | — | 154 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging time | — | 1 h |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | 2 m | — |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 2 m |
| Body material | — | Magnesium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 119.2 mm | — |
| Weight | 70 g | 146 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | — | Yes |
