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Acebeam L16 2.0 vs Nitecore P23i

What L16 2.0 does better (0) and where P23i wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L16 2.0
Acebeam · 2024L16 2.0
0 advantages≈ $110
vs
Nitecore P23i
Nitecore · 2022P23i
8.8Score
0 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
7.3Brightness & throw7.4

Why is L16 2.0 better than P23i?

L16 2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is P23i better than L16 2.0?

P23i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore P23iNitecore P23i≈ $1008.8
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—54,760 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—468 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-42RLuminus SFT-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Can tail-stand—Yes
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
Strobe—Yes
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