Comparison Console
Acebeam T29 vs Nitecore P16 TAC
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T29 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 190% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 190% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 268% 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$109.9Most expensive
US$85Cheapest
Weight
308.5 g (10.88 oz)Heaviest
245 g (8.64 oz)Lightest
Length
194.79 mm (7.67 in)Longest
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2900 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
490000 cdHighest candela
22500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1400 m (4593 ft)Highest
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
9780 minShortest runtime
36000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (5600mAh high drain)
1 x 18650 Li-ion or 2 x CR123A batteries
Charging type
USB-C (hidden port)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard anodised finish
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingLong-range illuminationTactical useOutdoor use
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesEmergency situationsEDC
Common praise
Very long beam distance and high outputGood runtime on low modesSolid build quality with aerospace-grade aluminumGood customer support from manufacturer
High maximum brightnessLong runtime on ultra-low modeMultiple brightness levelsDurable construction with military grade anodized finishWaterproof to IPX-8Impact resistant to 1.5 metersTactical tail switch with side switch for easy one-hand use
Common complaints
Head diameter is relatively large compared to bodyTurbo runtime is short due to thermal regulation
Batteries not included in some packagesWeight slightly heavier than compact keychain lights
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