Comparison Console
Acebeam P16 vs Acebeam P17
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam P16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 172% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P17 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P17 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 172% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P17 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2082% 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$84.9Cheapest
US$119.9Most expensive
Weight
156.2 g (5.51 oz)Lightest
227 g (8.01 oz)Heaviest
Length
131.2 mm (5.17 in)Shortest
147 mm (5.79 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmLowest output
4900 lmHighest output
Max candela
58564 cdHighest candela
49506 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
484 m (1588 ft)Highest
445 m (1460 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1320 minShortest runtime
28800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (USB-C included) compatible with 2 x CR123/RCR123
1×21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C on battery
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard anodization
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseLaw EnforcementEmergency SituationsEveryday Carry (EDC)
Tactical UseHuntingSearch And RescueLaw EnforcementOutdoor Activities
Common praise
Long Throw Distance Of 484 Meters With A Focused BeamRugged And Impact Resistant BuildEasy And Intuitive Dual Tail Switch InterfaceStable Output And Versatile Brightness LevelsIncluded Rechargeable Battery And USB C Charging
High Maximum Output And Throw DistanceRugged And Well Built With Hard Anodized AluminumDual Tail Switch Interface Provides Instant Turbo And Strobe AccessLong Maximum Runtime On Low ModesIncludes Rechargeable 21700 Battery With USB C Charging Port
Common complaints
No LED Replacement Service From Manufacturer
No Included Holster Or LanyardShort USB C Charging CableTailstand Stability Limited Due To Protruding Tactical Switch
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