Comparison Console
Acebeam H17 2.0 vs Sofirn HS20 Dual LED
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% 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 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 554% 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$60Cheapest
US$88Most expensive
Weight
73 g (2.57 oz)Lightest
79 g (2.79 oz)Heaviest
Length
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
85.3 mm (3.36 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmLowest output
2700 lmHighest output
Max candela
4096 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
128 m (420 ft)Lowest
235 m (771 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10200 minLongest runtime
1560 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18350 USB-C Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
18650
Charging type
USB-C, 5V 1.5A fast charging, about 1 hour full charge
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible for 30 minutes)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive and corrosion-resistant finish
6061 Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Night Running And JoggingCamping And HikingOutdoor Work And RepairsTactical And Emergency UseEveryday Carry For High Cri Lighting Needs
CampingHikingFishingHuntingRunningEDCOutdoor Activities
Common praise
High Cri 4000k Neutral White Leds Provide Natural, Comfortable Light Suitable For Long UseCompact And Lightweight Design (73g) With Included Rechargeable 18350 BatteryFast USB C Charging With Full Charge In About 1 HourMultiple Modes Including Six Brightness Levels, Strobe, SOS, Beacon, And Stepless DimmingDurable Aerospace Grade Aluminum Body With Excellent Waterproof And Impact ResistanceConvenient Magnetic Tailcap And Versatile Clip For Many Carry OptionsVery Long Runtime In Moonlight Mode (up To 170 Hours)
High Brightness OutputDual LED Emitters For Versatile Flood And Spot BeamsFast USB C ChargingLightweight And Comfortable To WearIpx8 Waterproof Rating
Common complaints
Turbo Runtime On Max Output Limited To About 30 Seconds Before Stepping DownNo Detailed Specification For Exact Switch Type In SourcesNot Suitable For Users Requiring Very Long Maximum Output Turbo Runtime Without Steps Down
Runtime Limited To 2 Hours On Turbo ModeTurbo Mode Steps Down Automatically To Prevent OverheatingBattery Not Included In Some Packages
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