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Acebeam T28 vs Nitecore CI7

What T28 does better (0) and where CI7 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam T28
Acebeam · 2021T28
0 advantages≈ $185
vs
Nitecore CI7
Nitecore · 2020CI7
8.9Score
0 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
8.9Brightness & throw7.6

Why is T28 better than CI7?

T28 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is CI7 better than T28?

CI7 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam T28Acebeam T28≈ $185
Nitecore CI7Nitecore CI7≈ $1208.9
Light output
Maximum output2,500 lm2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity422,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,300 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Strobe—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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