Comparison Console
Nitecore P16 TAC vs Sofirn SP36 BLF
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 21% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 465% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 465% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP36 BLF 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 39900% 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$85Most expensive
US$72.99Cheapest
Weight
245 g (8.64 oz)Lightest
310 g (10.93 oz)Heaviest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
5650 lmHighest output
Max candela
22500 cdHighest candela
11000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
300 m (984 ft)Highest
210 m (689 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
36000 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 Li-ion or 2 x CR123A batteries
3x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX8 waterproof
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard anodised finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesEmergency situationsEDC
Flood lightingCampingOutdoor useEmergencies
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
Bright output with strong flood beamGood build quality with solid feelUSB-C charging and powerbank featureAnduril 2 UI offers extensive functionalityHigh CRI LED for natural colorWaterproof and impact resistantReasonable price-value ratio
Common complaints
Batteries not included in some packagesWeight slightly heavier than compact keychain lights
Relatively heavy and bulky for pocket carryNo electronic lockout necessitates physical lockoutNo pocket clip includedMay require separate charger for batteries if purchased without cells
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