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Acebeam T35 vs Nitecore P16
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam T35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T35 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3150% 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$59.9Cheapest
US$70Most expensive
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Length
137.6 mm (5.42 in)Shortest
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmHighest output
960 lmLowest output
Max candela
32000 cdHighest candela
20900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
358 m (1175 ft)Highest
289 m (948 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
960 minShortest runtime
31200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650
1x18650 or 2xCR123
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (via Nitecore NL1826R battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Unknown
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Tactical ApplicationsGuard WorkFirst Responders
EDCTactical UseOutdoorWork Related Flashlight Use
Common praise
Good Build QualityDual Switch Interface Allows For Easy Mode Cycling And Momentary OnIncludes Holster, Lanyard, And Spare PartsNeutral White 5000k LED Option AvailableBright And Intense Beam With Smooth Reflector And Clean Dual Hotspot
High Brightness With A Maximum Of 960 LumensLong Beam Distance (~289 Meters)Durable Build With Good Impact And Water ResistanceUseful Side Switch And Tactical Tail Switch InterfacePower Indicator Display For Battery Level And VoltageIncludes Intelligent Memory To Store Preferred Brightness SettingConvenient USB C Rechargeable Battery Available
Common complaints
No Fast Access Shortcut To Moonlight Or Turbo ModesProtruding Tail Switch Makes Tail Standing And Pocket Carry DifficultCharging Connection Can Be Intermittent And Charging Is Slow (~3 Hours)Finish Can Scratch Easily When Removing/installing Pocket Clip
Not Suitable For Search And Rescue Due To Lockout Feature Causing The Light To Shut Off If Caps LoosenedLight May Fail To Turn On If Head Is Slightly LoosenedRough Coating/texture Not AttractiveTail Standing Lamp Feature May Not Be Tactical In Some Scenarios
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