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Acebeam W20 LEP vs Fenix HT18R V2.0

What W20 LEP does better (1) and where HT18R V2.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam W20 LEP
Acebeam · 2026W20 LEP
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ $190
vs
Fenix HT18R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HT18R V2.0
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
6.8Brightness & throw8.9
2.6Battery & charging8.4
6.5Build & durability4.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is W20 LEP better than HT18R V2.0?

  1. Weight131 g vs 358 g2.7×

Why is HT18R V2.0 better than W20 LEP?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 3,700 lm6.2×
  2. Battery capacity850 mAh vs 6,000 mAh7.1×
  3. Maximum runtime1.3 h vs 87 h66.9×
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam W20 LEPAcebeam W20 LEP≈ $1906.0
Fenix HT18R V2.0Fenix HT18R V2.0≈ $1508.8
Light output
Maximum output600 lm3,700 lm
Peak beam intensity302,500 cd302,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,100 m1,100 m
Runtime at maximum output80 min—
Light sourceLEP (laser-excited phosphor)LED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-90
LED maker—Luminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity850 mAh6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime1.3 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
Length / height115.1 mm—
Head diameter / width32 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight131 g358 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switchSide switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Black
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