Comparison Console
Acebeam H17 2.0 vs ThruNite TH20
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 4% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, 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 285% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 285% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 31% 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$29.99Cheapest
Weight
73 g (2.57 oz)Lightest
76 g (2.68 oz)Heaviest
Length
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
520 lmLowest output
Max candela
4096 cdHighest candela
1120 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
128 m (420 ft)Highest
67 m (220 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
10200 minShortest runtime
13320 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18350 Li-ion rechargeable battery
1x AA or 1x 14500 lithium ion battery
Charging type
USB-C (5V 1.5A)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Night runningOutdoor adventuresCampingHands-free tasks
Hands-free lighting tasksCampingReadingOutdoor 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
Comfortable headstrap and lightweight designSmooth ramping user interface with mode memoryGood output for size and battery typeDurable anodized aluminum constructionWaterproof to IPX-8 standard
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
No on-board chargingNo low voltage protection for 14500 batteryLimited retention options — designed primarily for use with headstrapE-switch located on end can be slightly awkward to operate
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