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Acebeam P18 vs Nitecore E4K

What P18 does better (1) and where E4K wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam P18
Acebeam · 2022P18
9.6Score
1 advantage≈ $130
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Nitecore E4K
Nitecore · 2021E4K
9.1Score
0 advantages≈ $95
9.0Brightness & throw6.8

Why is P18 better than E4K?

  1. Maximum output5,000 lm vs 4,400 lm+14%

Why is E4K better than P18?

E4K has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam P18Acebeam P18≈ $1309.6
Nitecore E4KNitecore E4K≈ $959.1
Light output
Maximum output5,000 lm4,400 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—211 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—CR123A
Maximum runtime—700 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height144.9 mm118 mm
Head diameter / width—29 mm
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
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