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Nitecore EC23 vs Nitecore P16
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore EC23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 58% 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$58.95Cheapest
US$70Most expensive
Weight
78 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Length
128.7 mm (5.07 in)Shortest
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
960 lmLowest output
Max candela
16200 cdLowest candela
20900 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
255 m (837 ft)Lowest
289 m (948 ft)Highest
Max runtime
19800 minShortest runtime
31200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1× 18650 Li-ion (output ≥ 8A) or 2× CR123 (single use or rechargeable)
1x18650 or 2xCR123
Charging type
USB (implied by USB flashlight naming and included battery)
USB-C (via Nitecore NL1826R battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodised finish
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingSearch tasksSurvival/bushcraft
EDCTactical useOutdoorWork-related flashlight use
Common praise
High maximum brightness (1800 lumens)Long maximum runtime (up to 330 hours in ultralow mode)Compact size and lightweightMultiple output levels and special modesWaterproof and impact resistantBuilt-in battery power indicatorComfortable diamond knurled body grip
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
Switch can be fiddly or less intuitiveTurbo mode requires specific high-output batteryNot compatible with all 18650 batteries for turbo mode
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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