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Acebeam P16 vs Sofirn IF22A
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn IF22A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF22A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF22A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn IF22A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 183% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF22A 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.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF22A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF22A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1000% 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$84.9Most expensive
US$29.99Cheapest
Weight
156.2 g (5.51 oz)Heaviest
155 g (5.47 oz)Lightest
Length
131.2 mm (5.17 in)Longest
129 mm (5.08 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmLowest output
2100 lmHighest output
Max candela
58564 cdLowest candela
116000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
484 m (1588 ft)Lowest
680 m (2231 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1320 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (USB-C included) compatible with 2 x CR123/RCR123
21700
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseLaw EnforcementEmergency SituationsEveryday Carry (EDC)
Throwing Light Long DistancesEDC For Those Wanting High Lumen Output And Long Beam Distance
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
Exceptional Throw Performance For Its SizeHigh Lumen OutputConvenient USB C Charging And Power Bank FunctionalityTop Tier Waterproof Rating (ipx8)Excellent Value For Performance
Common complaints
No LED Replacement Service From Manufacturer
Heavier Than Typical Pocket Carry FlashlightsSwitch May Be Hard To Locate In The Dark Due To Rounded Design
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