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Acebeam PT20 vs Nitecore MT10C
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam PT20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Nitecore MT10C stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 329% 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$39.9Cheapest
US$39.95Most expensive
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
57 g (2.01 oz)Heaviest
Length
132.5 mm (5.22 in)Longest
91.3 mm (3.59 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
920 lmHighest output
Max candela
1600 cdLowest candela
9000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
190 m (623 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1680 minShortest runtime
7200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 10880 USB-C Li-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AAA alkaline/NiMH batteries
1x CR123 or 1x IMR 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB-C (battery charging port)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m waterproof for 30 minutes)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Al6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aluminum alloy, anodized
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTravelEmergency lightingInspection work
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor activities requiring night vision preservation such as huntingSignaling in emergencies
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
Compact and lightweightPowerful 920 lumen outputRed light mode preserves night vision and prevents insect attractionTactical tail switch for easy one-handed useRobust build quality with waterproof rating IPX8
Common complaints
Carbon fiber finish can be slick to holdLow CRI (~70) not ideal for color-critical tasksNo standby light current
Battery and charger not includedRuntime on turbo mode limited to about 30 minutes
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