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Acebeam T28 vs Fenix HT18R V2.0

What T28 does better (2) and where HT18R V2.0 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam T28
Acebeam · 2021T28
2 advantages≈ $185
vs
Fenix HT18R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HT18R V2.0
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ $150
Higher score
8.5Brightness & throw8.9

Why is T28 better than HT18R V2.0?

  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 V2.0 better than T28?

  1. Maximum output2,500 lm vs 3,700 lm+48%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam T28Acebeam T28≈ $185
Fenix HT18R V2.0Fenix HT18R V2.0≈ $1508.8
Light output
Maximum output2,500 lm3,700 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-90
LED maker—Luminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—87 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—1.5 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight—358 g
Modes & features
Switch—Side switch
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Black
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