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Acebeam H16 vs Nitecore NU20
What H16 does better (1) and where NU20 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Why is H16 better than NU20?
- Maximum output650 lm vs 360 lm+81%
Why is NU20 better than H16?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)86 m vs 109 m+27%
- Maximum runtime58 h vs 97 h+67%
- Peak beam intensity1,849 cd vs 2,963 cd+60%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 650 lm | 360 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 1,849 cd | 2,963 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 86 m | 109 m |
| Runtime at maximum output | 45 min | — |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Nichia 519A | — |
| LED maker | Nichia | — |
| Colour rendering (CRI) | 90 | 90 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 14500 Li-ion, AA | — |
| Battery capacity | — | 500 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 58 h | 97 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Charging time | — | 1 h |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | — | IP66 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx6 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 1 m |
| Body material | — | Plastic / polymer |
| Magnetic tail / base | Yes | — |
| Pocket clip | Yes | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | — | 38 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Lockout | — | Yes |
