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Acebeam E10 vs Nitecore P16
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam E10 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E10 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E10 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E10 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E10 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 256% 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$79Most expensive
US$70Cheapest
Weight
145 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1050 lmHighest output
960 lmLowest output
Max candela
114000 cdHighest candela
20900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
675 m (2215 ft)Highest
289 m (948 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
111000 minLongest runtime
31200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
26350 lithium-ion rechargeable
1x18650 or 2xCR123
Charging type
Micro-USB on battery
USB-C (via Nitecore NL1826R battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy (AL6061-T6) with hard-anodized finish
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Long-range throw flashlightEDC for targeted illuminationHunting with colored LED optionsCampingOutdoor work and emergencies
EDCTactical useOutdoorWork-related flashlight use
Common praise
Impressive throw distance for compact sizeSolid build quality with aerospace-grade aluminum bodyMultiple LED color options for specialized usesLong maximum runtimeEasy one-handed operation with side e-switchExcellent low and high mode regulation especially in white LED variant
High brightness with a maximum of 960 lumensLong beam distance (~289 meters)Durable build with good impact and water resistanceUseful side switch and tactical tail switch interfacePower indicator display for battery level and voltageIncludes intelligent memory to store preferred brightness settingConvenient USB-C rechargeable battery available
Common complaints
Switch feels mushy with low tactile feedbackNo included pocket clip or lanyardRolls easily on flat surfaces due to round head and tailRequires care when assembling due to long thick threads
Not suitable for search and rescue due to lockout feature causing the light to shut off if caps loosenedLight may fail to turn on if head is slightly loosenedRough coating/texture not attractiveTail standing lamp feature may not be tactical in some scenarios
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