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 7% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Acebeam T35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Nitecore P16 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Acebeam T35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Acebeam T35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Acebeam T35 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Nitecore P16 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 30% 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.
1x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable, compatible with 2x CR123A
1x18650 or 2xCR123
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (via Nitecore NL1826R battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m/30min)
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy, hard anodized
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical Use▣Self Defense▣EDC▣Outdoor Use
▣EDC▣Tactical Use▣Outdoor▣Work Related Flashlight Use
Common praise
✓Excellent Build Quality And Finish✓Reliable And Well Regulated Output✓Good Mode Spacing And Simple Dual Switch Interface✓Includes Holster And Lanyard✓Battery Level And Charging Indicator On Side Switch
✓High Brightness With A Maximum Of 960 Lumens✓Long Beam Distance (~289 Meters)✓Durable Build With Good Impact And Water Resistance✓Useful Side Switch And Tactical Tail Switch Interface✓Power Indicator Display For Battery Level And Voltage✓Includes Intelligent Memory To Store Preferred Brightness Setting✓Convenient USB C Rechargeable Battery Available
Common complaints
⚠No Direct Shortcut To Turbo Or Moonlight Modes⚠Protruding Tail Switch Makes Tailstand Use Impossible⚠Sharp Bezel Can Wear Through Clothing⚠Charging Can Be Intermittent And Relatively Slow (~3 Hours)
⚠Not Suitable For Search And Rescue Due To Lockout Feature Causing The Light To Shut Off If Caps Loosened⚠Light May Fail To Turn On If Head Is Slightly Loosened⚠Rough Coating/texture Not Attractive⚠Tail Standing Lamp Feature May Not Be Tactical In Some Scenarios