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Acebeam H17 2.0 vs Sofirn HS41 4000LM

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 8% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS41 4000LM stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS41 4000LM stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Sofirn HS41 4000LM stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 140% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn HS41 4000LM stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn HS41 4000LM stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Sofirn HS41 4000LM stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 317% 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 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Sofirn HS41 4000LM — Beam distance: 325 m (1066 ft)Sofirn HS41 4000LM — Max candela: 26475 cdSofirn HS41 4000LM — Weight: 79 g (2.79 oz)Sofirn HS41 4000LM — Length: 115 mm (4.53 in)Sofirn HS41 4000LM — Retail price: US$24.99Sofirn HS41 4000LM — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$60Most expensive
US$24.99Cheapest
Weight
73 g (2.57 oz)Lightest
79 g (2.79 oz)Heaviest
Length
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmLowest output
4000 lmHighest output
Max candela
4096 cdLowest candela
26475 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
128 m (420 ft)Lowest
325 m (1066 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10200 minShortest runtime
42528 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18350 USB-C Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
1x 21700 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging type
USB-C, 5V 1.5A fast charging, about 1 hour full charge
USB-C (5V, 3A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible for 30 minutes)
IP68
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
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Night running and joggingCamping and hikingOutdoor work and repairsTactical and emergency useEveryday carry for high-CRI lighting needs
Outdoor activitiesLong hours of workCyclingCampingNight hikesEmergency use
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 output brightness and long beam distanceMultiple lighting modes including moonlight and turboLightweight and comfortable to wear with IP68 waterproof ratingMagnetic tail cap and detachable design for handheld useLong battery runtime especially in moonlight mode
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
No explicit complaints reported in sources

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