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Acebeam H17 2.0 vs Nitecore NU25 MCT

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

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Nitecore NU25 MCT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU25 MCT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Nitecore NU25 MCT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore NU25 MCT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Nitecore NU25 MCT stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Nitecore NU25 MCT stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 278% 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)Nitecore NU25 MCT — Beam distance: 132 m (433 ft)Nitecore NU25 MCT — Max candela: 4351 cdNitecore NU25 MCT — Weight: 50 g (1.76 oz)Nitecore NU25 MCT — Length: 60 mm (2.36 in)Nitecore NU25 MCT — Retail price: US$39.95Nitecore NU25 MCT — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$59.9Most expensive
US$39.95Cheapest
Weight
73 g (2.57 oz)Heaviest
50 g (1.76 oz)Lightest
Length
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
4096 cdLowest candela
4351 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
128 m (420 ft)Lowest
132 m (433 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10200 minLongest runtime
2700 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18350 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Built-in 700mAh Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB-C (5V 1.5A)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP66
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
PC
Use case profile
Best for
▣Night Running▣Outdoor Adventures▣Camping▣Hands Free Tasks
▣Night Running▣Trekking▣Hiking▣Camping▣Outdoor Adventures▣Emergency Lighting▣Ultra Lightweight Outdoor Lighting
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
✓Lightweight And Comfortable With 50g Weight Including Bracket And Headband✓Multiple Color Temperatures For Versatile Lighting✓Long Maximum Runtime Up To 45 Hours On Ultralow Mode✓USB C Charging With Fast Recharge Time (~75 Minutes)✓Durable With Ip66 Waterproof And 1 Meter Impact Resistance✓Intuitive Dual Button Interface For Easy Operation Even With Gloves✓Lockout Mode For Safe Transport
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
⚠Limited Impact Resistance To 1 Meter⚠Beam Distance Moderate Compared To High Power Flashlights

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