Comparison Console
Acebeam P16 vs Olight Javelot Mini
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P16 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 344% 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$100Most expensive
Weight
156.2 g (5.51 oz)Heaviest
154 g (5.43 oz)Lightest
Length
131.2 mm (5.17 in)Longest
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
58564 cdLowest candela
88320 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
484 m (1588 ft)Lowest
600 m (1969 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1320 minLongest runtime
297 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (USB-C included) compatible with 2 x CR123/RCR123
18500 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic USB proprietary (MCC1A/MCC3)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementEmergency situationsEveryday carry (EDC)
Long-range illuminationEveryday carrySearch and rescueLaw enforcement and securityOutdoor adventures
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
Impressive throw distance for compact sizeBalanced softer beam with round light sourceVibrating low battery indicatorReliable magnetic chargingDurable aircraft-grade aluminum constructionIPX8 waterproof ratingSimple and intuitive tail switch interface
Common complaints
No LED replacement service from manufacturer
Absence of pocket clip and lanyard attachmentNo lockout mode increases risk of accidental activationBattery size (18500) less common than 18650 or 21700No spare o-rings included