Comparison Console
Nitecore MH25 Pro vs Nitecore P17iX
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 550% 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$99.95Cheapest
US$126.44Most expensive
Weight
130 g (4.59 oz)Heaviest
101 g (3.56 oz)Lightest
Length
153.6 mm (6.05 in)Longest
140 mm (5.51 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3300 lmLowest output
5000 lmHighest output
Max candela
124300 cdHighest candela
27225 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
705 m (2313 ft)Highest
330 m (1083 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
39000 minLongest runtime
6000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (Nitecore NL2153HP 5300mAh included)
1 x Nitecore 21700 i Series Li-ion rechargeable (NL2155HPi 5,500mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C 18W fast charging (QC/PD)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
7075-T6 aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useOutdoorsSearch & rescueLaw enforcement
Tactical and duty useLaw enforcementMilitarySearch and rescueOutdoor and professional lighting
Common praise
High maximum brightness of 3300 lumensLong beam distance up to 705 metersDurable IP68 rated waterproof and impact-resistant designVersatile modes including tactical and daily modeUSB-C charging convenience with included high-capacity battery
Exceptional brightness and beam throwVersatile beam pattern optionsRobust and durable constructionProgrammable buttons provide operational flexibilityLong battery runtime with fast USB-C charging
Common complaints
Turbo mode runtime is relatively short (30 minutes)Heavy without battery installedComplex mode selection may require learning curve
Battery and accessories excluded from weight; actual carry weight higherComplexity of multiple modes may require learning
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