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Acebeam L17 vs Fenix E28R V2.0

What L17 does better (0) and where E28R V2.0 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L17
Acebeam · 2021L17
0 advantages≈ $75
vs
Fenix E28R V2.0
Fenix · 2020E28R V2.0
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ $65
Higher score
4.7Brightness & throw5.0

Why is L17 better than E28R V2.0?

L17 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is E28R V2.0 better than L17?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 1,700 lm+21%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E28R V2.0Fenix E28R V2.0≈ $657.1
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity—18,630 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—273 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-40
LED makerOsramLuminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime—260 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height140.5 mm121 mm
Head diameter / width—26.5 mm
Body diameter / depth—22.5 mm
Weight—128 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switchSide switch
Strobe—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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