Acebeam P16 Review - Best Tactical & EDC Light??

This is a real contender for title of best every day purpose / tactical light!
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[@dauntlessasmr7910]

I have this light in a Limited Edition O.D. green color. Despite the 2-way clip and my strong preference for bezel-up carry. I don't recommend doing that with this light. The head is actually quite bulbous and sticks out too far out of a pants pocket. While the light doesn't flop over when clipped bezel-up, I can see it *easily* snagging and falling out. Especially when exiting from a car. I mean just barely less than half the length of the light sticks out if carried bezel-up. I think the clip is designed for bezel-down carry with the option to temporarily clip the light onto the brim of a baseball cap in the opposite direction as an improvised headlamp. A heavy and awkward improvised headlamp. But clearly in a pants pocket, this is made for bezel-down carry.

[@markpettie681]

This is my next torch! This thing for its small size kicks freakin ass all day long! Thanks for the rundown bro!

[@flashlightcrazy]

No worries at all mate. Happy to sell you the one I have if you want the discount. Only used to review. If you are interested hit me up on FB under Flashlight Mike. Cheers

[@kousterx]

Nice light, thanks for reviewing.

[@TacticalBruce]

Hey buddy that's a great torch, just yesterday I bought the P17 but its a much bigger torch, I think most people would gravitate towards the more pocketable P16 Great review, take care = )

[@Flash363]

Watched a couple of your videos, definitely subbed. I really like the P16 been eyeing it for a while I just really wish they'd made it with a smooth reflector as I think the beam pattern with one is more useful than just a super tight hotspot!

[@flashlightcrazy]

Yeah you are definitely on to something. I am a fan of TIR optic lenses but it depends on the application and use of the light. Smooth reflectors are more divers for sure. Thanks for the Sub mate!!

[@simonjeakings4470]

Excellent reviews by both you and Darren Yeo on the Acebeam P16. Im really sold on getting this light as I've been looking for a "tac" light in this size, performance and price range for a while now and whilst you can only go to instant turbo if it is in mode memory, it ticks all the other boxes for me - so I am getting one. Sorry to be sentimental but this light is bloody gorgeous as well. When it arrives I shall name her her "Barbie" as all my torches have names.😂.

[@LumenAddict]

recently got this delivered and yesterday i had to use this for my work and i can guarantee that this is a head turner even in late afternoon sunlight when you shine it at someone's face at 2-3 metres , all three persons had to look away or put their hands up to block the light, very happy to have this in my collection.

[@wertugavw]

yeah maybe don't do that

[@SpacebarIsTaken]

@@wertugavw yeah fr, this guy is an idiot lmao

[@thomasdunn2976]

Love it ! Good light

[@watchcollector1968]

Nice video. Ordered 2 based on this review, one for me and one for my wife.

[@flashlightcrazy]

Thanks for the comment mate. Are you in Australia?

[@watchcollector1968]

@@flashlightcrazy United States. Hope to visit Australia one day, though. Looks like there are plenty of beautiful places to see there.

[@DarrenYeoYT]

These TIR lights have a nice beam pattern!

[@flashlightcrazy]

Yeah, I am a growing fan of the TIR.

[@alexscharoff5028]

Good review, thanks! Seems to be a nice, rather simple flashlight. Is the beam comparable to the Fenix PD32 V2.0, or tighter/wider?

[@flashlightcrazy]

It is a TIR optic lens so less spill and larger brighter hotspot

[@joeyraizo]

Can you do comparison between p16 and sofirn sc33? Thank you.

[@cosminstefanpuie8313]

Got the L17 TIR 800M

[@MrBlessed70]

Would be great if the light would tail stand.Ta for video!

[@carrot5570]

Which is better p32i or this flashlight for security purposes

[@iwentbroke]

Hi Mike! P16 vs T2 Tac Which one you prefer? Have a nice day bros.

[@cullateral]

@flashlightcrazy I'm also curious

[@robertkirby4590]

For an EDC in pants pocket, how do you think this compares to the Fenix 32R?

[@flashlightcrazy]

This is very comfortable in the pocket. nice deep carry and very easy to remove

[@brucewayneissupermanquinn601]

Does it feel like it could stand up in a real self-defense emergency? I currently edc a PowerTac E9R G4, and while there are lights that “outshine” it in lumens and candela, I carry it bc it feels nigh indestructible. Like, I have no doubt I could break a window (or a dude’s head) if I needed too, and it wouldn’t phase the Powertac. How does this one feel?

[@flashlightcrazy]

Anything that has this kind of lumen output will work for self-defence. Only issue is, the dual tail switch may get confusing when adrenalin is pumping

[@jonnyl2001]

I have been looking for this UI. Super high and low on separate buttons, size, 2way clip and rechargable. Any others like this?

[@flashlightcrazy]

Yep the P17 and P18 (reviews coming) and also some Klarus, Fenix, and Nextorch too

[@jonnyl2001]

@@flashlightcrazy thanks for the reply. I'll be looking forward to those reviews

[@KatoCoyoteCombatWorkshop]

Torn between this and the Fenix TK16. What's your pick?

[@dkin]

The Fenix tk16 v2 is more of a floody thrower tactical light compare to this acebeam. You can compare this to the fenix tk20r v2 (21700) or the Fenix pd 32 v2 (18650)

[@danielelise7348]

This reminds me of the PowerTac warrior g4 fl,an awesome light with a blistering 4200lm you need to check it, it's probably my all time favourite.🤔🔦🔋

[@flashlightcrazy]

Great thanks man! I will look for it

[@hectorivanchavez8051]

Dónde venden esas linternas ?

[@matheusmf4135]

Maybe the Wurkkos TS11 or Sofirn IF22a are more powerful? And for a third of price...

[@flashlightcrazy]

Probably right my friend!

[@tom0900060]

the battery life is a bit low for its lumen....

[@petertrout7866]

Can the clip be removed? And is the Led a high CRI?

[@flashlightcrazy]

Clip can be removed, yes. Not high CRI. Cool white

[@petertrout7866]

@@flashlightcrazy Thank !!!

[@braydondavis430]

Seems like the nitecore p23i is better in most ways for an edc/tactical light.

[@watsonvillian]

The p23 is overpriced and more expensive seeing that you have to buy their proprietary battery as a replacement.

[@kriztu]

Can this fit a Thyrm Switchback?

[@flashlightcrazy]

I have not tried, mate. Anyone else know if it can fit?

[@kriztu]

@@flashlightcrazy thanks for replying man, keep the vids up. Youre doing an awesome job with the reviews 😊👍

[@flashlightcrazy]

@@kriztu Thanks mate

[@brucewayneissupermanquinn601]

1800 lumens at 58,000 candela. That’s blistering!

[@jasonmelo9379]

I just got this late and it will not come off strob mode no matter where I do. It'll even stay on turbo for a second and then go into strobe all by itself. I'm returning to Amazon and they're going to make me pay for shipping. what horseshit!

[@quickcuts3000]

love this video. would love to see your thoughts on the nextorch ta30c, the beam pattern seems more EDC than the p16.

[@flashlightcrazy]

I am hoping to receive a TA30c soon and review it.

[@quickcuts3000]

@@flashlightcrazy great. i'd offer to send mine, but i'm in the states. i'm on the same journey as you. i kept the p16 and ta30c with fr1 ring. the ring is really nice. and the single stage turbo/strobe is brainless simple. love the magnetic dial for getting to low settings when close up. the beam on turbo punches above the raw specs somehow... thank you for the wonderful videos. i watch them all.

[@flashlightcrazy]

@@quickcuts3000 Thanks very much for engaging and for watching. It's why I began these videos, to share my journey and check out some cool lights on the way. Cheers mate! Look after yourself

[@BotakIsBald]

Tactical Mode shouldn't have memory.....

[@flashlightcrazy]

Agreed

[@cal525]

flashlight should always start at turbo in tactical mode. Too bad

[@jasonmelo9379]

I can't get it off strobe for the life of me what the hell's going on here

[@letmebreakitdown2u152]

Looks like they completely copied the NIGHTCORE p10i and P20i.

[@p8246tw1]

1. Different led 2. Different body design 3. Different optic 4. Different duel button design (p16 is raised button) 5. Different UI

[@letmebreakitdown2u152]

@@p8246tw1 same U.I actually

[@p8246tw1]

@@letmebreakitdown2u152 nope! nitecore has instant access to turbo and strobe, acebeam has instant access to strobe and low

[@letmebreakitdown2u152]

@@p8246tw1 that's the ONLY difference in the U.I.? Then it's practically the same!