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Acebeam L16 2.0 vs Nitecore NPL25 GL

What L16 2.0 does better (1) and where NPL25 GL wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L16 2.0
Acebeam · 2024L16 2.0
1 advantage≈ $110
vs
Nitecore NPL25 GL
Nitecore · 2024NPL25 GL
4.9Score
0 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
7.3Brightness & throw3.6

Why is L16 2.0 better than NPL25 GL?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 900 lm3.3×

Why is NPL25 GL better than L16 2.0?

NPL25 GL has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm900 lm
Peak beam intensity—11,660 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—216 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-42RNiteLab UHi 25
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Battery & charging
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX6
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Size & weight
Weight—74 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
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