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Acebeam H17 2.0 vs Nitecore UT27 Pro

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 1% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.

Most expensive

Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.

Lightest

Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Nitecore UT27 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1072% 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 UT27 Pro — Beam distance: 168 m (551 ft)Nitecore UT27 Pro — Max candela: 7124 cdNitecore UT27 Pro — Weight: 74 g (2.61 oz)Nitecore UT27 Pro — Length: 56 mm (2.20 in)Nitecore UT27 Pro — Retail price: US$59.95Nitecore UT27 Pro — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$59.9Cheapest
US$59.95Most expensive
Weight
73 g (2.57 oz)Lightest
74 g (2.61 oz)Heaviest
Length
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
56 mm (2.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
800 lmLowest output
Max candela
4096 cdLowest candela
7124 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
128 m (420 ft)Lowest
168 m (551 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10200 minLongest runtime
870 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18350 Li-ion rechargeable battery
1 x HLB1500 rechargeable Li-ion battery pack (1500 mAh) or 3 x AAA batteries
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
Polycarbonate (PC)
Use case profile
Best for
Night runningOutdoor adventuresCampingHands-free tasks
Trail runningHikingCampingNight runningEmergency lightingTrekking
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 comfortable for trail runningThree color temperature options with high CRI for different environmentsRechargeable battery with USB-C and AAA battery compatibilityIP66 waterproof and dustproof ratingEasy to use dual switch interfaceGood battery life and power indicator
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
Limited beam distance for some tactical usesImpact resistance only up to 1 meterSome users may prefer higher max lumen output

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