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Acebeam P16 vs Nitecore EDC35
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 9% 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 EDC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 178% 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 EDC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 178% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 309% 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)Lightest
171 g (6.03 oz)Heaviest
Length
131.2 mm (5.17 in)Longest
124.3 mm (4.89 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmLowest output
5000 lmHighest output
Max candela
58564 cdLowest candela
75700 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
484 m (1588 ft)Lowest
550 m (1804 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1320 minShortest runtime
5400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (USB-C included) compatible with 2 x CR123/RCR123
Built-in 21700 Li-ion 6000mAh battery
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
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
7075-T6 military-grade aluminum alloy, HA III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementEmergency situationsEveryday carry (EDC)
Tactical EDCSecurity patrolLaw enforcementSearch and rescuePersonal defenseEmergency lighting
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
Extremely high brightness output for its sizeLong beam distance with strong throw (550 meters)Versatile lighting modes including momentary tactical modesBuilt-in 6000mAh battery with USB-C charging and battery level indicatorsRobust build quality with military-grade materials and high waterproof ratingUseful locking switch to prevent accidental activationGood thermal regulation to prevent overheating
Common complaints
No LED replacement service from manufacturer
Internal non-removable battery may be a downside for some usersInitial difficulty in activating without triggering momentary modesLUMIN SHIELD and SEARCH modes are momentary onlyRuntime on highest steady mode is limited due to thermal step-downLack of high CRI or warmer color temperature LEDs
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