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Acebeam H16 vs Nitecore NU27
What H16 does better (1) and where NU27 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
Why is H16 better than NU27?
- Maximum output650 lm vs 600 lm+8%
Why is NU27 better than H16?
- Peak beam intensity1,849 cd vs 3,705 cd2×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)86 m vs 123 m+43%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 650 lm | 600 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 1,849 cd | 3,705 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 86 m | 123 m |
| Runtime at maximum output | 45 min | — |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Nichia 519A | — |
| LED maker | Nichia | — |
| Number of LEDs | — | 4 |
| Colour rendering (CRI) | 90 | — |
| Colour temperature | — | 3,000K |
| Adjustable colour temperature | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 14500 Li-ion, AA | — |
| Battery capacity | — | 850 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 58 h | 57 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Charging time | — | 1 h |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| 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 | — | 56 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | Yes |
| Red light | — | Yes |
| Lockout | — | Yes |








