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Acebeam PT20 vs Nitecore MT06MD

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

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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

Cheapest

Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam PT20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam PT20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam PT20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 178% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam PT20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

Acebeam PT20 — Beam distance: 80 m (262 ft)Acebeam PT20 — Max candela: 1600 cdAcebeam PT20 — Weight: 47 g (1.66 oz)Acebeam PT20 — Length: 132.5 mm (5.22 in)Acebeam PT20 — Retail price: US$39.9Acebeam PT20 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Nitecore MT06MD — Beam distance: 58 m (190 ft)Nitecore MT06MD — Max candela: 860 cdNitecore MT06MD — Weight: 22 g (0.78 oz)Nitecore MT06MD — Length: 128 mm (5.04 in)Nitecore MT06MD — Retail price: US$32Nitecore MT06MD — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
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 Carry▣Travel▣Emergency Lighting▣Inspection Work
▣Medical Professionals For Pupil Inspection And Injury Diagnosis▣Emts▣Close Up Detailed Tasks▣Household Chores Requiring Flood Light In Close Quarters
Common praise
✓Compact Size And Lightweight Design✓Good Balance Of Brightness And Runtime✓Convenient Two Way Clip✓Includes Rechargeable Battery With USB C Charging✓Comfortable Pen Shaped Grip✓Reliable Tail Switch Operation
✓High Color Rendering Index (cri >90) For Accurate Color Representation✓Lightweight And Compact Form Factor✓Good Runtime Of Up To 35 Hours✓Durable Aerospace Grade Aluminum Alloy Body With Quality Anodizing✓Turns On In Low Mode By Default To Avoid Flashing Patients✓Suitable For Alcohol Sterilization✓Stable And Consistent Output With Efficient Circuitry
Common complaints
⚠Carbon Fiber Finish Can Be Slick To Hold⚠Low Cri (~70) Not Ideal For Color Critical Tasks⚠No Standby Light Current
⚠No Mode Memory, Always Starts In Low Mode⚠Threads Are Thin Which Could Affect Durability Long Term⚠Not Rechargeable, Requires Aaa Batteries⚠Not Designed For Tactical Or High Impact Use

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