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Acebeam EC90 vs Nitecore P16 TAC
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 330% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 330% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 131% 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$85Cheapest
Weight
231 g (8.15 oz)Lightest
245 g (8.64 oz)Heaviest
Length
137.5 mm (5.41 in)Shortest
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4300 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
82082 cdHighest candela
22500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
573 m (1880 ft)Highest
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
15600 minShortest runtime
36000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
1 x 18650 Li-ion or 2 x CR123A batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard anodised finish
Use case profile
Best for
Long range illuminationEDCHands-free use on metal surfacesOutdoor activitiesSearchingEmergency use
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesEmergency situationsEDC
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
High maximum brightnessLong runtime on ultra-low modeMultiple brightness levelsDurable construction with military grade anodized finishWaterproof to IPX-8Impact resistant to 1.5 metersTactical tail switch with side switch for easy one-hand use
Common complaints
Relatively heavy for an EDC flashlight at 231 gramsTurbo mode runtime limited to about 40 seconds before stepping down
Batteries not included in some packagesWeight slightly heavier than compact keychain lights
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