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Acebeam EC65 vs Nitecore P17iX
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam EC65 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC65 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2359% 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$119.5Cheapest
US$126.44Most expensive
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
101 g (3.56 oz)Heaviest
Length
114.5 mm (4.51 in)Shortest
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmLowest output
5000 lmHighest output
Max candela
16600 cdLowest candela
27225 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
258 m (846 ft)Lowest
330 m (1083 ft)Highest
Max runtime
244 minShortest runtime
6000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable Li-ion (included), compatible with 18650 and 2xCR123 using adapter
1 x Nitecore 21700 i Series Li-ion rechargeable (NL2155HPi 5,500mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C 18W fast charging (QC/PD)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Waterproof under water 5 meters
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium with type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
7075-T6 aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Outdoor UseTactical Applications
Tactical And Duty UseLaw EnforcementMilitarySearch And RescueOutdoor And Professional Lighting
Common praise
Very Bright And Long Range BeamCompact And Lightweight For EDCFast USB C ChargingSolid Build Quality With Good GripIncludes Rechargeable High Capacity Battery
Exceptional Brightness And Beam ThrowVersatile Beam Pattern OptionsRobust And Durable ConstructionProgrammable Buttons Provide Operational FlexibilityLong Battery Runtime With Fast USB C Charging
Common complaints
Gets Very Hot On Turbo Mode With Short RuntimeTurbo Mode Steps Down After 1 MinuteTailcap Spring May Rattle Without Battery
Battery And Accessories Excluded From Weight; Actual Carry Weight HigherComplexity Of Multiple Modes May Require Learning
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