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Acebeam P16 vs Nitecore EDC27 UHi
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 150% 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$89.95Most expensive
Weight
156.2 g (5.51 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Length
131.2 mm (5.17 in)
Unknown
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmLowest output
3100 lmHighest output
Max candela
58564 cdHighest candela
23500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
484 m (1588 ft)Highest
305 m (1001 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1320 minShortest runtime
3300 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (USB-C included) compatible with 2 x CR123/RCR123
Built-in 1700mAh Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP54
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating and carbon fiber composite frame
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseLaw EnforcementEmergency SituationsEveryday Carry (EDC)
Ultra Slim Tactical EDC UseOutdoor ActivitiesProfessional Use
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
Bright 3100 Lumens OutputLong 305 Meter Beam ThrowCompact And Lightweight Design At 122gInformative Oled DisplayDurable Stainless Steel Construction With Titanium CoatingUSB C Fast Rechargeable Battery With Long Runtime Up To 55 Hours
Common complaints
No LED Replacement Service From Manufacturer
Length And Diameter Dimensions Not ProvidedRuntime Varies By Mode But Maximum Runtime Only Specified For Lowest Mode
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