Comparison Console
Acebeam E70-AL vs Nitecore P12GTS
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam E70-AL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam E70-AL stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 156% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam E70-AL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E70-AL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E70-AL stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 156% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E70-AL stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6% 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$74.9Cheapest
US$100Most expensive
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
99 g (3.49 oz)Lightest
Length
128.3 mm (5.05 in)Shortest
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4600 lmHighest output
1800 lmLowest output
Max candela
14400 cdHighest candela
12760 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
240 m (787 ft)Highest
226 m (741 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
15840 minLongest runtime
15000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 lithium-ion
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion (high drain recommended) or 2 x CR123A batteries
Charging type
USB-C built-in port on battery, cable included
Micro-USB charging via tailcap port
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum, HAIII hard-anodized
Aero grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCampingAdventureSearch-and-rescueOutdoor enthusiastsSecurityIndustrial applications
Tactical useSearch and rescueLaw enforcementHuntingOutdoor and long-range searching
Common praise
High max output of 4600 lumensGood build quality with premium materialsConvenient rechargeable 21700 battery with USB-CIncludes useful accessories like pouch, spare O-rings, lanyardSolid runtime and throw performanceFeatures tritium slots for customization
High maximum output of 1800 lumensLong maximum runtime up to 250 hours on lowest modeDurable aero grade aluminum alloy construction with IPX8 waterproof ratingDual mechanical tail and metal side switches allowing versatile controlIntegrated micro-USB charging port with waterproof coverStable regulated output with advanced temperature regulationPower indicator shows remaining battery voltage
Common complaints
Inner sleeve color (blue) not matching brand colorsTube size causes slight rattle with flat top 21700 cellsTailcap not easily removable to charge batteryMode memory cannot be disabled
Charging port cover not very tight, may come off easilyTailcap threads unanodized preventing mechanical lockoutPocket clip only for bezel-down carry and protrudes noticeably
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