Comparison Console
Acebeam E70-AL vs Acebeam H17 2.0
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam E70-AL stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 130% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E70-AL stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E70-AL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E70-AL stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 130% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E70-AL stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$74.9Most expensive
US$59.9Cheapest
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
73 g (2.57 oz)Lightest
Length
128.3 mm (5.05 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4600 lmHighest output
2000 lmLowest output
Max candela
14400 cdHighest candela
4096 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
240 m (787 ft)Highest
128 m (420 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
15840 minLongest runtime
10200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 lithium-ion
1x 18350 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C built-in port on battery, cable included
USB-C (5V 1.5A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminum, HAIII hard-anodized
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCampingAdventureSearch-and-rescueOutdoor enthusiastsSecurityIndustrial applications
Night runningOutdoor adventuresCampingHands-free tasks
Common praise
High max output of 4600 lumensGood build quality with premium materialsConvenient rechargeable 21700 battery with USB-CIncludes useful accessories like pouch, spare O-rings, lanyardSolid runtime and throw performanceFeatures tritium slots for customization
High max brightness and useful moonlight modeLightweight at 73g without headbandFast USB-C charging in about 1 hourVersatile modes including strobe, SOS, beacon and RGB auxiliary lightsDurable aluminum body with IP68 waterproofing and impact resistance
Common complaints
Inner sleeve color (blue) not matching brand colorsTube size causes slight rattle with flat top 21700 cellsTailcap not easily removable to charge batteryMode memory cannot be disabled
Run time on turbo mode is limited to under an hourSome users might find headlamp attachment methods or weight with headband less suitable for everyday carry