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Acebeam H17 2.0 vs Sofirn D25LR

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn D25LR stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 239% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Sofirn D25LR stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 173% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn D25LR stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Sofirn D25LR stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 239% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Sofirn D25LR stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4335% 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.

Acebeam H17 2.0 — Beam distance: 128 m (420 ft)Acebeam H17 2.0 — Max candela: 4096 cdAcebeam H17 2.0 — Weight: 73 g (2.57 oz)Acebeam H17 2.0 — Length: 79 mm (3.11 in)Acebeam H17 2.0 — Retail price: US$60Acebeam H17 2.0 — Max lumens: 2000 lmSofirn D25LR — Beam distance: 53 m (174 ft)Sofirn D25LR — Max candela: 700 cdSofirn D25LR — Weight: 80 g (2.82 oz)Sofirn D25LR — Length: 86 mm (3.39 in)Sofirn D25LR — Retail price: US$22Sofirn D25LR — Max lumens: 590 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$60Most expensive
US$22Cheapest
Weight
73 g (2.57 oz)Lightest
80 g (2.82 oz)Heaviest
Length
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
590 lmLowest output
Max candela
4096 cdHighest candela
700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
128 m (420 ft)Highest
53 m (174 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
10200 minLongest runtime
230 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18350 USB-C Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
18650 Li-ion
Charging type
USB-C, 5V 1.5A fast charging, about 1 hour full charge
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible for 30 minutes)
IPX6
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive and corrosion-resistant finish
Aluminium
Use case profile
Best for
▣Night Running And Jogging▣Camping And Hiking▣Outdoor Work And Repairs▣Tactical And Emergency Use▣Everyday Carry For High Cri Lighting Needs
▣Outdoor Activities▣Budget Conscious Users▣Light Painting▣Stargazing▣Hunting
Common praise
✓High Cri 4000k Neutral White Leds Provide Natural, Comfortable Light Suitable For Long Use✓Compact And Lightweight Design (73g) With Included Rechargeable 18350 Battery✓Fast USB C Charging With Full Charge In About 1 Hour✓Multiple Modes Including Six Brightness Levels, Strobe, SOS, Beacon, And Stepless Dimming✓Durable Aerospace Grade Aluminum Body With Excellent Waterproof And Impact Resistance✓Convenient Magnetic Tailcap And Versatile Clip For Many Carry Options✓Very Long Runtime In Moonlight Mode (up To 170 Hours)
✓High Cri White Light With Good Color Rendering✓Deep 660nm Red LED Preserving Night Vision✓Affordable Price✓Good Runtime With Low Voltage Protection✓Simple And Effective User Interface✓Comfortable Headband Without Top Strap
Common complaints
⚠Turbo Runtime On Max Output Limited To About 30 Seconds Before Stepping Down⚠No Detailed Specification For Exact Switch Type In Sources⚠Not Suitable For Users Requiring Very Long Maximum Output Turbo Runtime Without Steps Down
⚠Build Quality Is Decent But Not Robust Enough For Rough Conditions⚠Slight Green Tint In White LED Noted By Some Users⚠Unregulated Output With Step Down After Short Time On High⚠Heavier Than Ideal For Running⚠Threads Need Lubrication For Smooth Battery Insertion

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