Comparison Console
Acebeam EC90 vs Nitecore P20iX
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20iX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20iX stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% 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.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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 illuminationEDCHands-free use on metal surfacesOutdoor activitiesSearchingEmergency use
Flood illuminationEveryday carryTactical and law enforcement useOutdoor, tactical, maritime applications
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 brightness output and excellent flood illuminationLong runtime at various brightness levelsDurable build with waterproof and impact resistanceUser-friendly interface with multiple modes and quick strobe accessIncluded high-capacity 21700 battery and USB-C charging
Common complaints
Relatively heavy for an EDC flashlight at 231 gramsTurbo 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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