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Acebeam P17 vs Nitecore TM9K Pro

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Acebeam P17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 102% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P17 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 638% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam P17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam P17 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 102% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam P17 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 638% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Nitecore TM9K Pro stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Acebeam P17 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 11% 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.

Acebeam P17 — Beam distance: 445 m (1460 ft)Acebeam P17 — Max candela: 49506 cdAcebeam P17 — Length: 147 mm (5.79 in)Acebeam P17 — Retail price: US$119.9Acebeam P17 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Acebeam P17 — Max lumens: 4900 lmNitecore TM9K Pro — Beam distance: 510 m (1673 ft)Nitecore TM9K Pro — Max candela: 65400 cdNitecore TM9K Pro — Length: 133 mm (5.24 in)Nitecore TM9K Pro — Retail price: US$195Nitecore TM9K Pro — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Nitecore TM9K Pro — Max lumens: 9900 lmBeam distanceMax candelaLengthRetail priceImpact resistanceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$119.9Cheapest
US$195Most expensive
Weight
227 g (8.01 oz)
227 g (8.01 oz)
Length
147 mm (5.79 in)Longest
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4900 lmLowest output
9900 lmHighest output
Max candela
49506 cdLowest candela
65400 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
445 m (1460 ft)Lowest
510 m (1673 ft)Highest
Max runtime
28800 minLongest runtime
3900 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1×21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Built-in 5000mAh 21700 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C on battery
USB-C fast charging with 18W QC
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard anodization
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHuntingSearch and rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Search and rescueLaw enforcementTactical applicationsEDCOutdoor adventures
Common praise
High maximum output and throw distanceRugged and well-built with hard anodized aluminumDual tail-switch interface provides instant turbo and strobe accessLong maximum runtime on low modesIncludes rechargeable 21700 battery with USB-C charging port
Very high brightness with good beam throwReliable build quality with tactical featuresFast USB-C chargingIntuitive dual-stage tail switch interfaceExcellent runtime on low modes
Common complaints
No included holster or lanyardShort USB-C charging cableTailstand stability limited due to protruding tactical switch
Built-in non-replaceable batteryGets warm at highest setting after extended useSome users may find the size and weight bulky for EDC

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