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Acebeam H18 vs Nitecore UT2000

What H18 does better (2) and where UT2000 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam H18
Acebeam · 2026H18
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ $110
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Nitecore UT2000
Nitecore · 2026UT2000
9.3Score
1 advantage≈ $150
9.7Brightness & throw9.0
8.9Battery & charging7.2
9.5Build & durability7.7
5.6Light quality9.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is H18 better than UT2000?

  1. Maximum output4,000 lm vs 2,000 lm2×
  2. Weight70 g vs 122 g+74%

Why is UT2000 better than H18?

  1. Battery capacity6,400 mAh vs 12,000 mAh+88%
Specifications

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Acebeam H18Acebeam H18≈ $1109.4
Nitecore UT2000Nitecore UT2000≈ $1509.3
Light output
Maximum output4,000 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—12,126 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—220 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs4—
Colour rendering (CRI)—97
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity6,400 mAh12,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—55 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height119.2 mm—
Weight70 g122 g
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
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