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Acebeam H18 vs Nitecore UT6 MCT

What H18 does better (2) and where UT6 MCT wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam H18
Acebeam · 2026H18
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ $110
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Nitecore UT6 MCT
Nitecore · 2026UT6 MCT
9.2Score
0 advantages≈ $125
9.7Brightness & throw8.3
9.0Battery & charging5.5
9.5Build & durability9.4

Why is H18 better than UT6 MCT?

  1. Maximum output4,000 lm vs 1,600 lm2.5×
  2. Battery capacity6,400 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+60%

Why is UT6 MCT better than H18?

UT6 MCT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam H18Acebeam H18≈ $1109.4
Nitecore UT6 MCTNitecore UT6 MCT≈ $1259.2
Light output
Maximum output4,000 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity—9,510 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—195 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs4—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity6,400 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—31 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Magnesium
Size & weight
Length / height119.2 mm—
Weight70 g—
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
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