Comparison Console
Acebeam PT20 vs Nitecore MT06MD
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 178% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 178% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% 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$39.9Most expensive
US$32Cheapest
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Heaviest
22 g (0.78 oz)Lightest
Length
132.5 mm (5.22 in)Longest
128 mm (5.04 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
1600 cdHighest candela
860 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Highest
58 m (190 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1680 minShortest runtime
2100 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 10880 USB-C Li-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AAA alkaline/NiMH batteries
2 × AAA
Charging type
USB-C (battery charging port)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68 (2m waterproof for 30 minutes)
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Al6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy with HAIII hard anodising
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTravelEmergency lightingInspection work
Medical professionals for pupil inspection and injury diagnosisEMTsClose-up detailed tasksHousehold chores requiring flood light in close quarters
Common praise
Compact size and lightweight designGood balance of brightness and runtimeConvenient two-way clipIncludes rechargeable battery with USB-C chargingComfortable pen-shaped gripReliable tail switch operation
High color rendering index (CRI >90) for accurate color representationLightweight and compact form factorGood runtime of up to 35 hoursDurable aerospace grade aluminum alloy body with quality anodizingTurns on in low mode by default to avoid flashing patientsSuitable for alcohol sterilizationStable and consistent output with efficient circuitry
Common complaints
Carbon fiber finish can be slick to holdLow CRI (~70) not ideal for color-critical tasksNo standby light current
No mode memory, always starts in low modeThreads are thin which could affect durability long termNot rechargeable, requires AAA batteriesNot designed for tactical or high-impact use
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