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Acebeam P16 vs ThruNite TN11S
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 8% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P16 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 491% 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$99Most expensive
Weight
156.2 g (5.51 oz)Lightest
169.2 g (5.97 oz)Heaviest
Length
131.2 mm (5.17 in)Shortest
157.5 mm (6.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
830 lmLowest output
Max candela
58564 cdHighest candela
28900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
484 m (1588 ft)Highest
355 m (1165 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1320 minShortest runtime
7800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (USB-C included) compatible with 2 x CR123/RCR123
1 or 2 x 18650 or 3/4 x CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Aircraft grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseLaw EnforcementEmergency SituationsEveryday Carry (EDC)
EDC UseThrowing BeamMilitary And Tactical Application
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
Solid Build QualityNicely Spaced ModesGood Beam Throw For An Xm L LightIncludes A Sturdy Clip And HolsterHighly Focused Even BeamProgrammable Memory Function
Common complaints
No LED Replacement Service From Manufacturer
Actual Output Lower Than Advertised On Single 18650Side Switch Can Be Hard To ActivateDoes Not Tailstand Without ModificationPwm Is Noticeable On Some ModesClip Can Be Difficult To InstallSome Users Find The Dual Switch Inconvenient
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