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Acebeam P16 vs Nitecore SRT6i
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 218% 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$145.49Most expensive
Weight
156.2 g (5.51 oz)Lightest
167 g (5.89 oz)Heaviest
Length
131.2 mm (5.17 in)Shortest
163 mm (6.42 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmLowest output
2100 lmHighest output
Max candela
58564 cdLowest candela
65200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
484 m (1588 ft)Lowest
510 m (1673 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1320 minShortest runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (USB-C included) compatible with 2 x CR123/RCR123
1x21700i Li-ion (NL2150HPi 5000mAh), 2xCR123, 2xRCR123/16340
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 aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish; strike bezel with high strength silicon nitride ceramics
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementEmergency situationsEveryday carry (EDC)
Tactical useLong range searchlightLaw enforcementHunting
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
Intuitive no-nonsense user interface with rotary selector ringImpressive long throw and beam intensitySolid build quality with durable materialsIntegrated USB-C charging with included proprietary batteryTactical features such as strobe ready mode and lockout
Common complaints
No LED replacement service from manufacturer
Large head size makes pocket carry inconvenientRequires proprietary battery which limits standard battery use
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