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Acebeam P16 2.0 vs Nextorch P81

What P16 2.0 does better (4) and where P81 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam P16 2.0
Acebeam · 2025P16 2.0
7.2Score
4 advantages≈ $100
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Nextorch P81
Nextorch · 2025P81
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ $95
8.1Brightness & throw7.1
3.8Battery & charging5.4
6.3Build & durability3.4
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

P16 2.0P81
32 × 136.32535 × 16128.5
P16 2.0P81Difference
Length / height136.3 mm161 mm−24.7 mm
Head diameter / width32 mm35 mm−3 mm
Body diameter / depth25 mm28.5 mm−3.5 mm
Weight169 g170 g−1 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is P16 2.0 better than P81?

  1. Peak beam intensity73,712 cd vs 34,225 cd2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)543 m vs 370 m+47%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
  4. Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m vs 1 m+50%

Why is P81 better than P16 2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime30 h vs 60 h2×
  2. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 3,700 lm+23%
  3. Battery capacity3,000 mAh vs 4,800 mAh+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam P16 2.0Acebeam P16 2.0≈ $1007.2
Nextorch P81Nextorch P81≈ $955.8
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm3,700 lm
Peak beam intensity73,712 cd34,225 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)543 m370 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-42R—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity3,000 mAh4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime30 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to—1 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m1 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height136.3 mm161 mm
Head diameter / width32 mm35 mm
Body diameter / depth25 mm28.5 mm
Weight169 g170 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
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