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Nitecore P16 TAC vs Nitecore TM28
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM28 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 500% 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 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 371% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 67% 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$85Cheapest
US$399.95Most expensive
Weight
245 g (8.64 oz)Lightest
414.7 g (14.63 oz)Heaviest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
6000 lmHighest output
Max candela
22500 cdLowest candela
107200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
655 m (2149 ft)Highest
Max runtime
36000 minShortest runtime
59940 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 Li-ion or 2 x CR123A batteries
4x 3100mAh IMR 18650 rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Charging type
Unknown
AC adapter with intelligent charging circuit
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX8 (submersible)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard anodised finish
Aerospace grade aluminium alloy with HAIII hard anodised finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesEmergency situationsEDC
Search and rescueCampingPhotographyOutdoor useTactical applications
Common praise
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
Very bright output with high lumen countLong beam distance and intensityIntelligent charging and OLED status displayMultiple brightness and special modesDurable, waterproof design
Common complaints
Batteries not included in some packagesWeight slightly heavier than compact keychain lights
Heavy weight for pocket carryRelatively large size
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