Comparison Console
Acebeam P16 vs SureFire G2X Tactical
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P16 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2100% 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$80Cheapest
Weight
156.2 g (5.51 oz)Heaviest
150 g (5.29 oz)Lightest
Length
131.2 mm (5.17 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
58564 cdHighest candela
26293 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
484 m (1588 ft)Highest
248 m (814 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1320 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (USB-C included) compatible with 2 x CR123/RCR123
2 x CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Nitrolon body with aluminum head
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementEmergency situationsEveryday carry (EDC)
Tactical useDuty carryEveryday carry (EDC)Rugged reliable light for tough conditions
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
Rugged and virtually indestructible constructionBright 600 lumens output sufficient for tactical useDual output modes for versatilityCompact size relative to power
Common complaints
No LED replacement service from manufacturer
Not rechargeableModerate weight compared to ultra-compact modelsLimited runtime on high output