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Acebeam H16 vs Nitecore NU27

What H16 does better (1) and where NU27 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam H16
Acebeam · 2024H16
5.9Score
1 advantage≈ $45
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Nitecore NU27
Nitecore · 2024NU27
5.8Score
2 advantages≈ $45
4.6Brightness & throw5.6
4.6Battery & charging4.5
8.2Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is H16 better than NU27?

  1. Maximum output650 lm vs 600 lm+8%

Why is NU27 better than H16?

  1. Peak beam intensity1,849 cd vs 3,705 cd2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)86 m vs 123 m+43%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam H16Acebeam H16≈ $455.9
Nitecore NU27Nitecore NU27≈ $455.8
Light output
Maximum output650 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity1,849 cd3,705 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)86 m123 m
Runtime at maximum output45 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNichia 519A—
LED makerNichia—
Number of LEDs—4
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA—
Battery capacity—850 mAh
Maximum runtime58 h57 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight—56 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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