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Nitecore P16 TAC vs Wuben A22
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben A22 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A22 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A22 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 350% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben A22 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 350% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1233% 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$79.99Cheapest
Weight
245 g (8.64 oz)Heaviest
218 g (7.69 oz)Lightest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
135 mm (5.31 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
4500 lmHighest output
Max candela
22500 cdHighest candela
21000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
300 m (984 ft)Highest
290 m (951 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
36000 minLongest runtime
2700 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 Li-ion or 2 x CR123A batteries
1 x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable battery or 1 x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
Unknown
Type-C (5V/2A)
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard anodised finish
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesEmergency situationsEDC
Outdoor activitiesCampingMountain climbingCrime preventionDisaster preparednessEarthquake preventionPower outages
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
High brightness outputVersatile modesGood waterproof and dustproof rating (IP68)Rapid charging with Type-CSwitch lock featureIncludes location fluorite light
Common complaints
Batteries not included in some packagesWeight slightly heavier than compact keychain lights
Weight with battery could be considered heavy for some usersLength and bulk may be larger than typical EDC flashlights
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