Comparison Console
Acebeam H17 2.0 vs Streamlight Septor
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 53% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Septor stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1567% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Septor stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1567% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4757% 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$59.9Most expensive
US$36Cheapest
Weight
73 g (2.57 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Length
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
68.6 mm (2.70 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
120 lmLowest output
Max candela
4096 cdHighest candela
900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
128 m (420 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
10200 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18350 Li-ion rechargeable battery
AAA alkaline
Charging type
USB-C (5V 1.5A)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Co-molded rubber body, thermoplastic housing
Use case profile
Best for
Night runningOutdoor adventuresCampingHands-free tasks
Up close work and tasks at arm's lengthDetailed work
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
Soft flood light suitable for close workLong battery runtime especially on low modesDurable and impact resistant designEasy to use recessed push-button switch
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
Not suitable for long distance illuminationBeam intensity is moderate compared to higher output headlamps