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Acebeam EC90 vs Nitecore P20iX

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Nitecore P20iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC90 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam EC90 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore P20iX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore P20iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam EC90 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Nitecore P20iX stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam EC90 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore P20iX stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 35% 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.

Acebeam EC90 — Beam distance: 573 m (1880 ft)Acebeam EC90 — Max candela: 82082 cdAcebeam EC90 — Weight: 231 g (8.15 oz)Acebeam EC90 — Length: 137.5 mm (5.41 in)Acebeam EC90 — Retail price: US$109.9Acebeam EC90 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Nitecore P20iX — Beam distance: 221 m (725 ft)Nitecore P20iX — Max candela: 12200 cdNitecore P20iX — Weight: 116 g (4.09 oz)Nitecore P20iX — Length: 141.5 mm (5.57 in)Nitecore P20iX — Retail price: US$119.95Nitecore P20iX — Impact resistance: 2 m (7 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$109.9Cheapest
US$119.95Most expensive
Weight
231 g (8.15 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Length
137.5 mm (5.41 in)Shortest
141.5 mm (5.57 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4300 lmHighest output
4000 lmLowest output
Max candela
82082 cdHighest candela
12200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
573 m (1880 ft)Highest
221 m (725 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
15600 minShortest runtime
21000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
1 x 21700 rechargeable lithium-ion battery or 2 x CR123A non-rechargeable batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish, silicon nitride ceramic inlays in strike bezel
Use case profile
Best for
▣Long Range Illumination▣EDC▣Hands Free Use On Metal Surfaces▣Outdoor Activities▣Searching▣Emergency Use
▣Flood Illumination▣Everyday Carry▣Tactical And Law Enforcement Use▣Outdoor, Tactical, Maritime Applications
Common praise
✓Very High Lumen Output And Impressive Beam Throw✓Magnetic Tail Cap Enables Convenient Hands Free Usage✓USB C Fast Charging With Battery Level Indicator✓Solid Build Quality And Durable Construction✓Two Way Pocket Clip For Flexible Carry Options✓No Pwm Flicker On Output Modes
✓High Brightness Output And Excellent Flood Illumination✓Long Runtime At Various Brightness Levels✓Durable Build With Waterproof And Impact Resistance✓User Friendly Interface With Multiple Modes And Quick Strobe Access✓Included High Capacity 21700 Battery And USB C Charging
Common complaints
⚠Relatively Heavy For An EDC Flashlight At 231 Grams⚠Turbo Mode Runtime Limited To About 40 Seconds Before Stepping Down
⚠Slightly Longer Length May Not Suit Shallow Pockets For Compact EDC Use

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