Comparison Console
Nitecore EC4GTS vs Nitecore P16 TAC
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC 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$90Most expensive
US$85Cheapest
Weight
171 g (6.03 oz)Lightest
245 g (8.64 oz)Heaviest
Length
155 mm (6.10 in)Longest
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
39220 cdHighest candela
22500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
396 m (1299 ft)Highest
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
22800 minShortest runtime
36000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 18650 Li-Ion
1 x 18650 Li-ion or 2 x CR123A batteries
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
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 aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard anodised finish
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueOutdoor campingWalking/hikingBug-Out Bag (BOB)
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesEmergency situationsEDC
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 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
No clip included for pocket carryRequires button top 18650 batteries for proper contact
Batteries not included in some packagesWeight slightly heavier than compact keychain lights
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