Comparison Console
Nitecore EC4GTS 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 20% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC4GTS 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 P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% 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 EC4GTS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 37% 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$90Most expensive
US$70Cheapest
Weight
171 g (6.03 oz)Heaviest
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Length
155 mm (6.10 in)Longest
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
960 lmLowest output
Max candela
39220 cdHighest candela
20900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
396 m (1299 ft)Highest
289 m (948 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
22800 minShortest runtime
31200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 18650 Li-Ion
1x18650 or 2xCR123
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C (via Nitecore NL1826R battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueOutdoor campingWalking/hikingBug-Out Bag (BOB)
EDCTactical useOutdoorWork-related flashlight use
Common praise
High output with effective beam throwDurable build quality with quality materials and anodizingErgonomic design with good grip even in wet conditionsUseful UI with direct access to Turbo and Ultra-LowLong maximum runtime and efficient thermal regulation
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 clip included for pocket carryRequires button top 18650 batteries for proper contact
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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