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Acebeam L17 vs Nitecore P20i UV

What L17 does better (0) and where P20i UV wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam L17
Acebeam · 2021L17
0 advantages≈ $75
vs
Nitecore P20i UV
Nitecore · 2021P20i UV
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $100
Higher score
4.7Brightness & throw5.6

Why is L17 better than P20i UV?

L17 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is P20i UV better than L17?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 1,800 lm+29%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore P20i UVNitecore P20i UV≈ $1005.7
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity—28,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—336 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerOsram—
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime—18 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height140.5 mm—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
SwitchTail switch—
Strobe—Yes
UV light—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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