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Acebeam L17 vs Nitecore E4K

What L17 does better (0) and where E4K wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L17
Acebeam · 2021L17
0 advantages≈ $75
vs
Nitecore E4K
Nitecore · 2021E4K
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $95
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw6.8

Why is L17 better than E4K?

L17 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is E4K better than L17?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 4,400 lm3.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore E4KNitecore E4K≈ $959.2
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm4,400 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—211 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerOsram—
Battery & charging
Battery—CR123A
Maximum runtime—700 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height140.5 mm118 mm
Head diameter / width—29 mm
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
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