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Nitecore EDC23 vs Nitecore P20i

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore P20i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore P20i stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Nitecore P20i stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Nitecore P20i stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Specification Profile

Relative dimensions at a glance

Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.

Nitecore EDC23 — Beam distance: 280 m (919 ft)Nitecore EDC23 — Max candela: 20720 cdNitecore EDC23 — Weight: 101 g (3.56 oz)Nitecore EDC23 — Length: 102.8 mm (4.05 in)Nitecore EDC23 — Retail price: US$75Nitecore EDC23 — Max lumens: 2500 lmNitecore P20i — Beam distance: 337 m (1106 ft)Nitecore P20i — Max candela: 28500 cdNitecore P20i — Weight: 124 g (4.37 oz)Nitecore P20i — Length: 151 mm (5.94 in)Nitecore P20i — Retail price: US$116Nitecore P20i — Max lumens: 1800 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$75Cheapest
US$116Most expensive
Weight
101 g (3.56 oz)Lightest
124 g (4.37 oz)Heaviest
Length
102.8 mm (4.05 in)Shortest
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2500 lmHighest output
1800 lmLowest output
Max candela
20720 cdLowest candela
28500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
280 m (919 ft)Lowest
337 m (1106 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2340 minLongest runtime
2280 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh Li-ion battery
Rechargeable 21700 Li-ion battery (Nitecore 21700 i-series NL2140i 4000mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IP68 (waterproof, submersible up to 2 meters)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
High strength stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating, carbon fiber reinforced polymer frame, aluminum heat dissipation plate
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Tactical Applications▣Security Patrol▣Law Enforcement▣Night Search▣Personal Defense▣Emergency Lighting
▣Hunting▣Law Enforcement▣Military▣Professional Inspection And Detection▣Outdoor Activities▣EDC Tactical Use
Common praise
✓Compact And Lightweight Design Suitable For Pocket Carry✓Powerful Output Of Up To 2500 Lumens With Good Beam Throw✓Oled Display Showing Brightness, Battery, And Runtime✓Fast USB C Charging With 1.5 Hour Full Charge Time✓Dedicated Turbo And Strobe Switches For Tactical Use✓Dual Lock Modes To Prevent Accidental Activation
✓High Brightness Suitable For Tactical And Outdoor Use✓Dual White And Uv Light For Detection And Inspection✓Rechargeable With USB C And Included 21700 Battery✓Compact Yet Robust Build With Aircraft Grade Aluminum✓Good Impact Resistance And Waterproof Rating
Common complaints
⚠No True Moonlight Mode; Lowest Output Is Around 14 15 Lumens⚠Only Ip54 Rated, Not Suitable For Heavy Water Exposure⚠Body Finish Prone To Smudge And Easy To Mark⚠Heavier And Denser Due To Stainless Steel, Less Preferred By Some Users⚠Mode Interface Complexity With Strobe Access Sometimes Accidental
⚠Relatively Heavy And Large For Pocket EDC⚠Higher Price Point Compared To Basic Models⚠Might Have Complex Modes For Casual Users

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