Acebeam Defender P16 vs Acebeam P15 size comparison
The Acebeam P15 is about the same length as the Acebeam Defender P16, and 7 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
The Acebeam P15 is about the same length as the Acebeam Defender P16, and 7 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Acebeam Defender P16 Check price ↗ | Acebeam P15 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 131 mm (5.16 in) | 131 mm (5.16 in)same |
| Head / width | 32 mm (1.26 in) | 25 mm (0.98 in)−7 mm |
| Body | 23 mm (0.91 in) | 23 mm (0.91 in)same |
| Weight | 156 g listed | 151 g listed |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| Max output | 1,800 lm | 1,700 lm |
| Throw | 484 m | 330 m |
| Type | Tactical | Tactical |
| Price | $79.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $102.90 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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Defender P16 vs P15: how they differ
Size and weight
The Acebeam Defender P16 and Acebeam P15 are the same length to within half a millimetre (131 mm (5.16 in)). At its widest point the Acebeam P15 is 7 mm slimmer (25 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Acebeam Defender P16: 156 g listed; Acebeam P15: 151 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Acebeam Defender P16 is rated brighter: 1,800 lm maximum vs 1,700 lm for the Acebeam P15, 6% more. For beam distance the Acebeam Defender P16 reaches further: 484 m vs 330 m rated throw (47% more).
Battery
Both run on a removable 18650 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Acebeam Defender P16 was $79.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Acebeam P15 $102.90 at batteryjunction.com, so the Acebeam Defender P16 cost $22.95 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are tactical lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Acebeam Defender P16 if you want longer throw (484 m vs 330 m). Choose the Acebeam P15 if you want a slimmer profile (7 mm narrower). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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Defender P16 vs P15 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Acebeam Defender P16 or the Acebeam P15?
The Acebeam Defender P16 and Acebeam P15 are the same length to within half a millimetre (131 mm (5.16 in)). At its widest point the Acebeam P15 is 7 mm slimmer (25 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Acebeam Defender P16: 156 g listed; Acebeam P15: 151 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Acebeam Defender P16 or the Acebeam P15?
The Acebeam Defender P16 is rated brighter: 1,800 lm maximum vs 1,700 lm for the Acebeam P15, 6% more. For beam distance the Acebeam Defender P16 reaches further: 484 m vs 330 m rated throw (47% more).
Which is cheaper, the Acebeam Defender P16 or the Acebeam P15?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Acebeam Defender P16 was $79.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Acebeam P15 $102.90 at batteryjunction.com, so the Acebeam Defender P16 cost $22.95 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Acebeam Defender P16 and Acebeam P15 use the same battery?
Both run on a removable 18650 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
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Sources
- Acebeam Defender P16: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $79.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Acebeam P15: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $102.90 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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