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Acebeam L16 2.0 vs Fenix HT18R

What L16 2.0 does better (1) and where HT18R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L16 2.0
Acebeam · 2024L16 2.0
1 advantage≈ $110
vs
Fenix HT18R
Fenix · 2023HT18R
7.4Score
0 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
7.3Brightness & throw8.4

Why is L16 2.0 better than HT18R?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 2,800 lm+7%

Why is HT18R better than L16 2.0?

HT18R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18RFenix HT18R≈ $1407.4
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm2,800 lm
Peak beam intensity—302,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—1,100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-42RLuminus SFT-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime—42 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height—188.5 mm
Head diameter / width—68 mm
Body diameter / depth—25.4 mm
Weight—326 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switchDual switches
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
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