Comparison Console
Nitecore P16 vs SureFire G2X Tactical
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore P16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 51900% 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$70Cheapest
US$80Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
150 g (5.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
960 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
20900 cdLowest candela
26293 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
289 m (948 ft)Highest
248 m (814 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
31200 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x18650 or 2xCR123
2 x CR123A
Charging type
USB-C (via Nitecore NL1826R battery)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
Nitrolon body with aluminum head
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useOutdoorWork-related flashlight use
Tactical useDuty carryEveryday carry (EDC)Rugged reliable light for tough conditions
Common praise
High brightness with a maximum of 960 lumensLong beam distance (~289 meters)Durable build with good impact and water resistanceUseful side switch and tactical tail switch interfacePower indicator display for battery level and voltageIncludes intelligent memory to store preferred brightness settingConvenient USB-C rechargeable battery available
Rugged and virtually indestructible constructionBright 600 lumens output sufficient for tactical useDual output modes for versatilityCompact size relative to power
Common complaints
Not suitable for search and rescue due to lockout feature causing the light to shut off if caps loosenedLight may fail to turn on if head is slightly loosenedRough coating/texture not attractiveTail standing lamp feature may not be tactical in some scenarios
Not rechargeableModerate weight compared to ultra-compact modelsLimited runtime on high output
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