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Acebeam P16 vs Nitecore P10i
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P10i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P10i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 127% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 127% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 12% 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$104Most expensive
Weight
156.2 g (5.51 oz)Heaviest
84 g (2.96 oz)Lightest
Length
131.2 mm (5.17 in)Shortest
147 mm (5.79 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lm
1800 lm
Max candela
58564 cdHighest candela
21100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
484 m (1588 ft)Highest
290 m (951 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1320 minShortest runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (USB-C included) compatible with 2 x CR123/RCR123
1 x 21700 Li-ion (NL2140i included) or 2 x CR123
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Aero grade aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementEmergency situationsEveryday carry (EDC)
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitary personnelEDC - Everyday carry usage
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 distanceCompact and lightweight designTactical dual switch operationUSB-C fast charging with power indicatorDurability with IP68 and 2m impact resistance
Common complaints
No LED replacement service from manufacturer
Runtime reduces at high output due to temperature regulationRequires proprietary battery for maximum performance
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