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Acebeam EC90 vs Nitecore P12
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore P12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 231% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 231% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25900% 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$109.9Most expensive
US$95Cheapest
Weight
231 g (8.15 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Length
137.5 mm (5.41 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4300 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
82082 cdHighest candela
6400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
573 m (1880 ft)Highest
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
15600 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
Unknown
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Long range illuminationEDCHands-free use on metal surfacesOutdoor activitiesSearchingEmergency use
Everyday carryTactical useIndoor and most outdoor lighting
Common praise
Very high lumen output and impressive beam throwMagnetic tail cap enables convenient hands-free usageUSB-C fast charging with battery level indicatorSolid build quality and durable constructionTwo-way pocket clip for flexible carry optionsNo PWM flicker on output modes
Multiple brightness levels including red light optionsSolid durability with glass breakers on bezelCompact and lightweight for easy EDC
Common complaints
Relatively heavy for an EDC flashlight at 231 gramsTurbo mode runtime limited to about 40 seconds before stepping down
Brightest white mode has shorter throw distance than some competitorsRotating collar switch may add bulk
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