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Acebeam Pokelit vs Fenix HL17R

What Pokelit does better (2) and where HL17R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam Pokelit
Acebeam · 2022Pokelit
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ $35
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Fenix HL17R
Fenix · 2025HL17R
5.7Score
3 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
2.6Brightness & throw2.6
5.2Battery & charging5.3
9.6Build & durability8.9
2.6Light quality5.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

PokelitHL17R
18.2 × 94.817.840.4 × 69.937
PokelitHL17RDifference
Length / height94.8 mm69.9 mm+24.9 mm
Head diameter / width18.2 mm40.4 mm−22.2 mm
Body diameter / depth17.8 mm37 mm−19.2 mm
Weight55 g65 g−10 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pokelit better than HL17R?

  1. Maximum output550 lm vs 500 lm+10%
  2. Weight55 g vs 65 g+18%

Why is HL17R better than Pokelit?

  1. Maximum runtime58 h vs 96 h+66%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)86 m vs 100 m+16%
  3. Peak beam intensity1,849 cd vs 2,500 cd+35%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam PokelitAcebeam Pokelit≈ $354.9
Fenix HL17RFenix HL17R≈ $355.7
Light output
Maximum output550 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity1,849 cd2,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)86 m100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNichia 219FLuminus SST-20
LED makerNichiaLuminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA, C—
Battery capacity—1,000 mAh
Maximum runtime58 h96 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height94.8 mm69.9 mm
Head diameter / width18.2 mm40.4 mm
Body diameter / depth17.8 mm37 mm
Weight55 g65 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SwitchTail switchRotary / scroll wheel
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Black
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