Comparison Console
Nitecore EDC29 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 15% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 577% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 577% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 752% 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$109.95Most expensive
US$70Cheapest
Weight
160 g (5.64 oz)Heaviest
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Shortest
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
6500 lmHighest output
960 lmLowest output
Max candela
40230 cdHighest candela
20900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
400 m (1312 ft)Highest
289 m (948 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3660 minShortest runtime
31200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 2500 mAh Li-ion battery
1x18650 or 2xCR123
Charging type
USB-C charging port (cable included)
USB-C (via Nitecore NL1826R battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
High strength stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating and carbon fiber reinforced polymer frame
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSearch and rescuePersonal defenseSecurity patrolLaw enforcementEmergency lighting
EDCTactical useOutdoorWork-related flashlight use
Common praise
Extremely high maximum brightness output for its sizeVersatile beam modes including flood and spotlightQuick USB-C charging with built-in batteryDurable stainless steel and carbon fiber constructionUseful OLED display showing lumens, runtime, and battery statusDedicated turbo/strobe button and quick access modesEffective lockout switch to prevent accidental activationLong runtime on low modes
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
Limited water resistance with IP54 rating (not fully waterproof)No true moonlight mode (lowest mode is 13-15 lumens)Output steps lack a very low moonlight-level modeRelatively heavy for a flat EDC lightOLED screen may be prone to scratchingRestrictive internal battery (not user replaceable)
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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