Acebeam H16 vs ThruNite TH30 V2 size comparison
The ThruNite TH30 V2 is 25 mm (0.98 in) longer than the Acebeam H16, and 6 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
The ThruNite TH30 V2 is 25 mm (0.98 in) longer than the Acebeam H16, and 6 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Acebeam H16 Check price ↗ | ThruNite TH30 V2 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 82 mm (3.23 in) | 107 mm (4.21 in)+25 mm |
| Head / width | 19 mm (0.75 in) | 25 mm (0.98 in)+6 mm |
| Body | 18 mm (0.71 in) | 24 mm (0.94 in)+6 mm |
| Weight | 71 g listed | 71 g listed |
| Battery | 14500 | 18650 |
| Max output | 900 lm | 3,320 lm |
| Throw | 104 m | 170 m |
| Type | Headlamp / right-angle | Headlamp / right-angle |
| Price | $39.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | not verified yet |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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H16 vs TH30 V2: how they differ
Size and weight
The Acebeam H16 is the shorter light: 82 mm (3.23 in) against 107 mm (4.21 in), a difference of 25 mm (23%). At its widest point the Acebeam H16 is 6 mm slimmer (19 vs 25 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Acebeam H16: 71 g listed; ThruNite TH30 V2: 71 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The ThruNite TH30 V2 is rated brighter: 3,320 lm maximum vs 900 lm for the Acebeam H16, 269% more. For beam distance the ThruNite TH30 V2 reaches further: 170 m vs 104 m rated throw (63% more).
Battery
The Acebeam H16 runs on a removable 14500 battery; the ThruNite TH30 V2 runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 14500 cell is about 14 × 50 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
Type
Both are headlamps / right-angle lights in our catalog with a right-angle body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Acebeam H16 if you want a shorter light (25 mm shorter) and a slimmer profile (6 mm narrower). Choose the ThruNite TH30 V2 if you want more output (3,320 lm vs 900 lm) and longer throw (170 m vs 104 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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H16 vs TH30 V2 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Acebeam H16 or the ThruNite TH30 V2?
The Acebeam H16 is the shorter light: 82 mm (3.23 in) against 107 mm (4.21 in), a difference of 25 mm (23%). At its widest point the Acebeam H16 is 6 mm slimmer (19 vs 25 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Acebeam H16: 71 g listed; ThruNite TH30 V2: 71 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Acebeam H16 or the ThruNite TH30 V2?
The ThruNite TH30 V2 is rated brighter: 3,320 lm maximum vs 900 lm for the Acebeam H16, 269% more. For beam distance the ThruNite TH30 V2 reaches further: 170 m vs 104 m rated throw (63% more).
Do the Acebeam H16 and ThruNite TH30 V2 use the same battery?
The Acebeam H16 runs on a removable 14500 battery; the ThruNite TH30 V2 runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 14500 cell is about 14 × 50 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Acebeam H16: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $39.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- ThruNite TH30 V2: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. No verified price yet.
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