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Acebeam P18 vs Nitecore P23i

What P18 does better (1) and where P23i wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam P18
Acebeam · 2022P18
9.6Score
1 advantage≈ $130
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Nitecore P23i
Nitecore · 2022P23i
8.8Score
0 advantages≈ $100
8.8Brightness & throw7.4
6.8Build & durability7.8

Why is P18 better than P23i?

  1. Maximum output5,000 lm vs 3,000 lm+67%

Why is P23i better than P18?

P23i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam P18Acebeam P18≈ $1309.6
Nitecore P23iNitecore P23i≈ $1008.8
Light output
Maximum output5,000 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—54,760 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—468 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-70
LED maker—Luminus
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height144.9 mm—
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
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