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Acebeam H30 vs Fenix HP16R

What H30 does better (2) and where HP16R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam H30
Acebeam · 2021H30
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $140
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Fenix HP16R
Fenix · 2021HP16R
8.1Score
3 advantages≈ $110
6.5Brightness & throw8.6
8.7Battery & charging8.4
8.2Light quality3.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is H30 better than HP16R?

  1. Maximum output4,000 lm vs 1,250 lm3.2×
  2. Weight80 g vs 216 g2.7×

Why is HP16R better than H30?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)118 m vs 255 m2.2×
  2. Peak beam intensity3,500 cd vs 16,260 cd4.6×
  3. Maximum runtime200 h vs 300 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam H30Acebeam H30≈ $1408.1
Fenix HP16RFenix HP16R≈ $1108.1
Light output
Maximum output4,000 lm1,250 lm
Peak beam intensity3,500 cd16,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)118 m255 m
Runtime at maximum output120 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70.2Luminus SST-40
LED makerCreeLuminus
Number of LEDs2—
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature—6,450K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionAA
Battery capacity—3,000 mAh
Maximum runtime200 h300 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height89.4 mm62 mm
Head diameter / width—47 mm
Body diameter / depth—32 mm
Weight80 g216 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
Switch—Dual switches
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
UV lightYes—
LockoutYesYes
Mode memory—Yes
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