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Acebeam X20-R vs Fenix HT18R V2.0

What X20-R does better (1) and where HT18R V2.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam X20-R
Acebeam · 2025X20-R
5.9Score
1 advantage≈ $150
vs
Fenix HT18R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HT18R V2.0
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
5.1Brightness & throw8.9
3.9Battery & charging8.4
6.8Build & durability4.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is X20-R better than HT18R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output10,000 lm vs 3,700 lm2.7×

Why is HT18R V2.0 better than X20-R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 1,100 m6.1×
  2. Peak beam intensity8,100 cd vs 302,500 cd37.3×
  3. Maximum runtime28 h vs 87 h3.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam X20-RAcebeam X20-R≈ $1505.9
Fenix HT18R V2.0Fenix HT18R V2.0≈ $1508.8
Light output
Maximum output10,000 lm3,700 lm
Peak beam intensity8,100 cd302,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m1,100 m
Runtime at maximum output3 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25RLuminus SFT-90
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs3—
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime28 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
Weight—358 g
Modes & features
Switch—Side switch
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Black
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