Comparison Console
Acebeam H17 2.0 vs Wuben H5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben H5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben H5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% 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
Wuben H5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben H5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben H5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% 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.
Wuben H5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1600% 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$50Cheapest
Weight
73 g (2.57 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
Length
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
72 mm (2.83 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
4096 cdHighest candela
1338 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
128 m (420 ft)Highest
73 m (240 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
10200 minLongest runtime
600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18350 Li-ion rechargeable battery
1 x AA / 1 x 14500 rechargeable
Charging type
USB-C (5V 1.5A)
USB-C charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Night runningOutdoor adventuresCampingHands-free tasks
Everyday Carry (EDC)Hands-free headlamp useMulti-directional lighting with clip
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
Versatile multifunctional design with 360° rotatable clipGood build quality and reliable outputIP68 water resistance and 1.5m impact resistanceBright 400 lumen max output with regulated driverComfortable and secure headband for most activities
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
Headlamp strap design may not be ideal for joggingClip removal requires unscrewing tailcapNo strobe mode, only SOS blinky