Comparison Console
Acebeam H17 2.0 vs Nitecore NU40
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 42% 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$59.9Cheapest
US$61Most expensive
Weight
73 g (2.57 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
Length
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
79.8 mm (3.14 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
4096 cdHighest candela
2700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
128 m (420 ft)Highest
100 m (328 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
10200 minLongest runtime
7200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18350 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Built-in 18650 Li-ion 2600mAh rechargeable
Charging type
USB-C (5V 1.5A)
USB-C (5V 2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
PC plastic rear housing with aluminum alloy front housing
Use case profile
Best for
Night RunningOutdoor AdventuresCampingHands Free Tasks
HikingTrail RunningCampingCyclingMaintenanceOutdoor Activities
Common praise
High Max Brightness And Useful Moonlight ModeLightweight At 73g Without HeadbandFast USB C Charging In About 1 HourVersatile Modes Including Strobe, SOS, Beacon And Rgb Auxiliary LightsDurable Aluminum Body With Ip68 Waterproofing And Impact Resistance
Lightweight And Compact DesignHigh Maximum Output With Uniform BeamLong Runtime Especially On Low ModesUSB C Fast RechargeableDurable Construction With Good Heat DissipationMultiple Brightness Levels And Special Modes Including Red Light For Night Vision Preservation
Common complaints
Run Time On Turbo Mode Is Limited To Under An HourSome Users Might Find Headlamp Attachment Methods Or Weight With Headband Less Suitable For Everyday Carry
Runtime On Highest Output (turbo) Is LimitedSome Users May Prefer Longer Beam Distance For Certain Tasks
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