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Acebeam H17 2.0 vs Acebeam Rider RX

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 11% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 208% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 208% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1% 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$59.9Acebeam H17 2.0 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Acebeam Rider RX — Beam distance: 96 m (315 ft)Acebeam Rider RX — Max candela: 2304 cdAcebeam Rider RX — Weight: 82 g (2.89 oz)Acebeam Rider RX — Length: 95.7 mm (3.77 in)Acebeam Rider RX — Retail price: US$50Acebeam Rider RX — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$59.9Most expensive
US$50Cheapest
Weight
73 g (2.57 oz)Lightest
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
Length
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
95.7 mm (3.77 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
650 lmLowest output
Max candela
4096 cdHighest candela
2304 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
128 m (420 ft)Highest
96 m (315 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
10200 minLongest runtime
10080 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18350 Li-ion rechargeable battery
14500 Li-ion or AA battery (Alkaline/NiMH)
Charging type
USB-C (5V 1.5A)
USB-C via included rechargeable 14500 battery
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aluminum alloy body with stainless steel outer shell
Use case profile
Best for
▣Night Running▣Outdoor Adventures▣Camping▣Hands Free Tasks
▣Everyday Carry▣EDC▣Gift▣Stress Relief Via Fidget Feature▣Outdoor Use▣Home Use
Common praise
✓High Max Brightness And Useful Moonlight Mode✓Lightweight At 73g Without Headband✓Fast USB C Charging In About 1 Hour✓Versatile Modes Including Strobe, SOS, Beacon And Rgb Auxiliary Lights✓Durable Aluminum Body With Ip68 Waterproofing And Impact Resistance
✓High Color Rendering Index (cri 90) LED With Pleasant Neutral 5000k Tint✓Good Maximum Brightness For Size✓Durable Stainless Steel Outer Shell And Aluminum Body✓Fidget Clip Feature Praised As A Stress Relief Gadget✓Included USB C Rechargeable Battery✓Smooth And Comfortable Design✓Good User Interface With Memory Function
Common complaints
⚠Run Time On Turbo Mode Is Limited To Under An Hour⚠Some Users Might Find Headlamp Attachment Methods Or Weight With Headband Less Suitable For Everyday Carry
⚠Requires Break In Period For Smooth Clip Sliding⚠Switch Type Preference Varies (forward Clicky Used)⚠Surface Can Get Hot On Continuous Use⚠No Reverse Clicky Switch And No Onboard Charging (battery Charges Via USB C Port On Battery)

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