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Acebeam T29 Ultra vs Fenix HT18R V2.0

What T29 Ultra does better (4) and where HT18R V2.0 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam T29 Ultra
Acebeam · 2026T29 Ultra
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ $110
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Fenix HT18R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HT18R V2.0
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $150
8.7Brightness & throw8.9
9.2Battery & charging8.4
5.3Build & durability4.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is T29 Ultra better than HT18R V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime163 h vs 87 h+87%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,400 m vs 1,100 m+27%
  3. Peak beam intensity490,000 cd vs 302,500 cd+62%
  4. Weight308 g vs 358 g+16%

Why is HT18R V2.0 better than T29 Ultra?

  1. Maximum output2,900 lm vs 3,700 lm+28%
  2. Battery capacity5,600 mAh vs 6,000 mAh+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18R V2.0Fenix HT18R V2.0≈ $1508.8
Light output
Maximum output2,900 lm3,700 lm
Peak beam intensity490,000 cd302,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,400 m1,100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-42RLuminus SFT-90
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,600 mAh6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime163 h87 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—1.5 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight308 g358 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches, Remote pressure switchSide switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Black
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