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Acebeam L17 vs Fenix C7

What L17 does better (0) and where C7 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L17
Acebeam · 2021L17
0 advantages≈ $75
vs
Fenix C7
Fenix · 2021C7
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ $80
Higher score
6.0Brightness & throw8.0

Why is L17 better than C7?

L17 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is C7 better than L17?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 3,000 lm2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix C7Fenix C7≈ $807.1
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—55,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—470 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-70
LED makerOsramLuminus
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—68 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height140.5 mm149 mm
Head diameter / width—40 mm
Body diameter / depth—27 mm
Weight—172 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—5
SwitchTail switchTail switch
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Colours—Black
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