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Nitecore P12 vs Nitecore P16 TAC
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% 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 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 59900% 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$95Most expensive
US$85Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
245 g (8.64 oz)Heaviest
Length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
6400 cdLowest candela
22500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
300 m (984 ft)Highest
Max runtime
60 minShortest runtime
36000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
1 x 18650 Li-ion or 2 x CR123A batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
Unknown
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard anodised finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useIndoor and most outdoor lighting
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesEmergency situationsEDC
Common praise
Multiple brightness levels including red light optionsSolid durability with glass breakers on bezelCompact and lightweight for easy EDC
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
Brightest white mode has shorter throw distance than some competitorsRotating collar switch may add bulk
Batteries not included in some packagesWeight slightly heavier than compact keychain lights
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