Comparison Console
Acebeam L35 2.0 vs Nitecore P16 TAC
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L35 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% 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 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L35 2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L35 2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L35 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L35 2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 108% 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$114.9Most expensive
US$85Cheapest
Weight
250 g (8.82 oz)Heaviest
245 g (8.64 oz)Lightest
Length
152 mm (5.98 in)Longest
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
105625 cdHighest candela
22500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
650 m (2133 ft)Highest
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
17280 minShortest runtime
36000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable Li-ion
1 x 18650 Li-ion or 2 x CR123A batteries
Charging type
USB-C built-in port
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy, stainless steel strike bezel
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard anodised finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesProfessional lighting needsEDC with long runtime and high output
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesEmergency situationsEDC
Common praise
Excellent beam pattern combining flood and long throwVery bright with a practical beam for close and far useSolid and premium build qualityVersatile dual switch interfaceLong runtime especially in moonlight modeConvenient built-in USB-C rechargeable battery
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
Tail switch design changed from previous version may affect tailstanding capabilitySome users report a heavier weight with included batteryPrice is moderately high but justified by performance
Batteries not included in some packagesWeight slightly heavier than compact keychain lights
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