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Acebeam T28 vs Fenix HT18R

What T28 does better (2) and where HT18R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam T28
Acebeam · 2021T28
2 advantages≈ $185
vs
Fenix HT18R
Fenix · 2023HT18R
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $140
Higher score
8.5Brightness & throw8.4

Why is T28 better than HT18R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,300 m vs 1,100 m+18%
  2. Peak beam intensity422,500 cd vs 302,500 cd+40%

Why is HT18R better than T28?

  1. Maximum output2,500 lm vs 2,800 lm+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam T28Acebeam T28≈ $185
Fenix HT18RFenix HT18R≈ $1407.4
Light output
Maximum output2,500 lm2,800 lm
Peak beam intensity422,500 cd302,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,300 m1,100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-70
LED maker—Luminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime—42 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
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
Switch—Dual switches
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
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