Comparison Console
Acebeam L17 vs Sofirn LT2 Camping Lantern
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn LT2 Camping Lantern stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT2 Camping Lantern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 352% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn LT2 Camping Lantern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT2 Camping Lantern stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT2 Camping Lantern stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 352% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT2 Camping Lantern stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 762% 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$70Cheapest
Weight
199 g (7.02 oz)Heaviest
184 g (6.49 oz)Lightest
Length
140.5 mm (5.53 in)Shortest
154 mm (6.06 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1400 lmHighest output
310 lmLowest output
Max candela
160801 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
802 m (2631 ft)Highest
12 m (39 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 minShortest runtime
30000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 Li-ion battery (included)
One 21700 rechargeable battery (included battery circa 5000mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (Power Delivery compatible)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
A6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseHuntingLong Range Illumination
CampingPower OutagesHikingFishingEmergency KitTent CampingGeneral Outdoor Area Illumination
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
Very Long Runtime Up To 500 Hours On LowAdjustable Color Temperature From Warm To CoolRed Light Mode For Preserving Night VisionUSB C Charging With Power Bank OutputSolid, Durable Ipx8 Aluminum BodyVersatile Anduril 2 Firmware With Many Output Modes
Common complaints
Significant Heat Buildup On Turbo Mode Requiring CautionLarge Brightness Step Between High And Turbo ModesLack Of Knurling For Enhanced Grip
Limited Maximum Output At 310 Lumens (lower Than Lt1)Smaller Size Means Less Stability When StandingMay Be Complicated For Beginners Due To Advanced Ui
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