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Acebeam TAC vs Fenix HL17R

What TAC does better (1) and where HL17R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam TAC
Acebeam · 2023TAC
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $40
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Fenix HL17R
Fenix · 2025HL17R
5.7Score
0 advantages≈ $35
3.8Brightness & throw2.6
6.1Battery & charging5.3
6.8Build & durability8.9

Why is TAC better than HL17R?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 500 lm2×

Why is HL17R better than TAC?

HL17R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam TACAcebeam TAC≈ $405.8
Fenix HL17RFenix HL17R≈ $355.7
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity—2,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-20
LED maker—Luminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA, C—
Battery capacity—1,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—96 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height104.6 mm69.9 mm
Head diameter / width—40.4 mm
Body diameter / depth—37 mm
Weight—65 g
Modes & features
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
Mode memoryYesYes
Colours—Black
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