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Acebeam T28 vs Nitecore P30i

What T28 does better (3) and where P30i wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam T28
Acebeam · 2021T28
3 advantages≈ $185
vs
Nitecore P30i
Nitecore · 2021P30i
9.3Score
0 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
8.5Brightness & throw8.2

Why is T28 better than P30i?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,300 m vs 999 m+30%
  2. Peak beam intensity422,500 cd vs 249,500 cd+69%
  3. Maximum output2,500 lm vs 2,000 lm+25%

Why is P30i better than T28?

P30i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam T28Acebeam T28≈ $185
Nitecore P30iNitecore P30i≈ $1409.3
Light output
Maximum output2,500 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity422,500 cd249,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,300 m999 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—100 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—177 mm
Head diameter / width—65 mm
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
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