Defender P17
Acebeam P17
The Acebeam P17 is a round-body LED handheld light rated at 4,900 lumens and 49,506 candela. That candela figure works out to an effective positive identification distance of 76 yards and visual impairment out to 10 yards, both calculated from the published beam data. It runs on 21700 and is rechargeable. It weighs 8 oz in an aluminum body 5.79 inches long. Measured against the 362 handheld lights in the index, it lands in the brightest quarter for output (4,900 lumens), on the more intense side for beam intensity (49,506 candela), in the heaviest quarter for weight (8 oz), and about in the middle for price ($120). It is one of 71 entries in the index that qualify as a light in the same 4,000 lumen and up class. The closest listed comparison is Acebeam P20 Mini, the same brand's light in the same 4,000 lumen and up class, priced at $120.
| Series | Defender P17 |
| Light Color | White |
| Emitter Type | LED |
| Lumens | 4900 |
| Candela | 49506 |
| Effective PID Distance (yds) | 76 |
| Max Effective PID Distance (yds) | 60 to 80 |
| Effective Visual Impairment (yds) | 10 |
| Max Effective Visual Impairment (yds) | 10 to 15 |
| Battery | 21700 |
| Rechargeable | Yes |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Weight (oz) | 8 |
| Bezel Diameter (in) | 1.61 |
| Length (in) | 5.79 |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
| Average Price | $120 |
| Form Factor | Round |
| Laser | No |
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