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Acebeam L17 vs Fenix PD25R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix PD25R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD25R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD25R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1557% 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$81.79Most expensive
US$79.95Cheapest
Weight
199 g (7.02 oz)Heaviest
110 g (3.88 oz)Lightest
Length
140.5 mm (5.53 in)Longest
134 mm (5.28 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1400 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
160801 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
802 m (2631 ft)Highest
180 m (591 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 Li-ion battery (included)
1 x 18650 rechargeable or 2 x CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aircraft grade aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseHuntingLong Range Illumination
Everyday CarryOutdoorTacticalHiking
Common praise
Impressive Beam Throw (up To 802 Meters In White Version)Compact And Ergonomic DesignSilent Electronic Tail SwitchRobust Build Quality And Ip68 WaterproofingAvailable In Useful Colored LED Options For Hunting
Compact And Portable SizeHigh Output And Beam Distance For Its SizeReliable And Well Built With Ip68 Waterproof RatingUSB C Charging ConvenienceGood Mode Variety And Memory Function
Common complaints
Significant Heat Buildup On Turbo Mode Requiring CautionLarge Brightness Step Between High And Turbo ModesLack Of Knurling For Enhanced Grip
Smaller Size Can Be Difficult For Large HandsNo Detailed Max Candela Specification AvailableRuntime Data Varies With Battery Choice And Isn’t Always Clearly Specified
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