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Acebeam L16 2.0 vs Nitecore EDC35

What L16 2.0 does better (0) and where EDC35 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L16 2.0
Acebeam · 2024L16 2.0
0 advantages≈ $110
vs
Nitecore EDC35
Nitecore · 2024EDC35
9.3Score
1 advantage≈ $90
Higher score
7.3Brightness & throw8.6

Why is L16 2.0 better than EDC35?

L16 2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is EDC35 better than L16 2.0?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 5,000 lm+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC35Nitecore EDC35≈ $909.3
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm5,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—75,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—550 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-42RNiteLab UHi 40 MAX
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—90 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Modes & features
SwitchTail switchTail switch
Lockout—Yes
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