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Acebeam L16 2.0 vs Nitecore EDC29

What L16 2.0 does better (0) and where EDC29 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L16 2.0
Acebeam · 2024L16 2.0
0 advantages≈ $110
vs
Nitecore EDC29
Nitecore · 2024EDC29
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $110
Higher score
7.3Brightness & throw7.8

Why is L16 2.0 better than EDC29?

L16 2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is EDC29 better than L16 2.0?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 6,500 lm2.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC29Nitecore EDC29≈ $1105.4
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm6,500 lm
Peak beam intensity—40,230 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—400 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-42RNiteLab UHi 20 MAX
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—2,500 mAh
Maximum runtime—61 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
Strobe—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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