Comparison Console
Nitecore P16 TAC vs Olight M3XS-UT Javelot
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 4% gap from the closest alternative. Olight M3XS-UT Javelot stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M3XS-UT Javelot stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M3XS-UT Javelot stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M3XS-UT Javelot stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M3XS-UT Javelot stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 40% 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$85
Unknown
Weight
245 g (8.64 oz)Lightest
255 g (8.99 oz)Heaviest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
211 mm (8.31 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
1200 lmHighest output
Max candela
22500 cdLowest candela
250000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
1000 m (3281 ft)Highest
Max runtime
36000 minLongest runtime
21600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 Li-ion or 2 x CR123A batteries
3 or 4 x CR123A or 2 x 18650
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX8 (up to 2 meters)
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
Type III hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesEmergency situationsEDC
Long-range searchingTactical useSearch and RescueOutdoors long-distance throw
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
Exceptional throw distance (up to 1000 meters)High build quality with Type III anodized aluminum bodyMultiple brightness modes including moonlight and strobeCompact and lightweight for a throwerGood grip and easy to operate with glovesIPX8 waterproof rating for wet conditions
Common complaints
Batteries not included in some packagesWeight slightly heavier than compact keychain lights
No rechargeable battery includedLacks a dedicated charging featureMay be considered pricey for some usersTail stand possible but not very stable
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