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Acebeam H50 2.0 vs Nitecore HC65M V2.0

What H50 2.0 does better (2) and where HC65M V2.0 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam H50 2.0
Acebeam · 2023H50 2.0
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ $90
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Nitecore HC65M V2.0
Nitecore · 2023HC65M V2.0
8.5Score
2 advantages≈ $100
7.3Brightness & throw8.3
4.5Battery & charging8.4
8.1Build & durability5.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is H50 2.0 better than HC65M V2.0?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 1,750 lm+14%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is HC65M V2.0 better than H50 2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime40 h vs 110 h2.8×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)141 m vs 165 m+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam H50 2.0Acebeam H50 2.0≈ $908.6
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm1,750 lm
Peak beam intensity4,968 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)141 m165 m
Runtime at maximum output240 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs33
Colour temperature5,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—3,500 mAh
Maximum runtime40 h110 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height85 mm—
Weight94 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYesYes
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