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Acebeam P18 vs Fenix HM71R

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Fenix HM71R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix HM71R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix HM71R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam P18 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix HM71R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam P18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix HM71R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam P18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix HM71R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam P18 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 32% 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.

Acebeam P18 — Beam distance: 629 m (2064 ft)Acebeam P18 — Max candela: 98910 cdAcebeam P18 — Weight: 256 g (9.03 oz)Acebeam P18 — Length: 145 mm (5.71 in)Acebeam P18 — Retail price: US$129.9Acebeam P18 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Fenix HM71R — Beam distance: 230 m (755 ft)Fenix HM71R — Max candela: 13300 cdFenix HM71R — Weight: 207.5 g (7.32 oz)Fenix HM71R — Length: 106 mm (4.17 in)Fenix HM71R — Retail price: US$128.5Fenix HM71R — Impact resistance: 2 m (7 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$129.9Most expensive
US$128.5Cheapest
Weight
256 g (9.03 oz)Heaviest
207.5 g (7.32 oz)Lightest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
106 mm (4.17 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
2700 lmLowest output
Max candela
98910 cdHighest candela
13300 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
629 m (2064 ft)Highest
230 m (755 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
31680 minLongest runtime
24000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable
1x21700 Li-ion rechargeable (Fenix ARB-L21-5000 V2.0 included)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C (supports 2A charging current)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical Use▣Professional Use▣Security▣Law Enforcement▣Hunting▣Long Range Illumination
▣Camping▣Work▣Emergency Use▣General Purpose Lighting▣Hands Free Tasks
Common praise
✓High Brightness And Long Range✓Robust And High Quality Construction✓Intuitive Dual Tail Switch Interface✓Effective Tactical And Daily Modes✓Included High Capacity Rechargeable 21700 Battery
✓High Maximum Output Of 2700 Lumens✓Good Beam Distance Of 230 Meters✓Versatile Dual LED (spot And Flood)✓Solid Build With Ip68 Waterproof Rating And 2m Impact Resistance✓Magnetic Tailcap Allows Hands Free Mounting On Metal Surfaces✓Detachable From Headband For Handheld Use✓Included High Capacity Rechargeable 21700 Battery With USB C Charging
Common complaints
⚠Multi LED Design May Be Less Efficient Than Single LED For Extended Runtimes⚠Some Users Reported Battery Drain Issues If Not Frequently Used⚠USB C Cable Length Criticized As Short⚠No Included Holster Or Lanyard
⚠Right Angle Form Factor May Not Be Ideal For Dedicated Headlamp Use Compared To T Type Headlamps⚠No Detailed Information On Switch Type Or Material Composition

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