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Nitecore MH25 Pro vs Nitecore P20i
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P20i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% 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 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1611% 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$116Most expensive
Weight
130 g (4.59 oz)Heaviest
124 g (4.37 oz)Lightest
Length
153.6 mm (6.05 in)Longest
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3300 lmHighest output
1800 lmLowest output
Max candela
124300 cdHighest candela
28500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
705 m (2313 ft)Highest
337 m (1106 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
39000 minLongest runtime
2280 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (Nitecore NL2153HP 5300mAh included)
Rechargeable 21700 Li-ion battery (Nitecore 21700 i-series NL2140i 4000mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IP68 (waterproof, submersible up to 2 meters)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical UseOutdoorsSearch & RescueLaw Enforcement
HuntingLaw EnforcementMilitaryProfessional Inspection And DetectionOutdoor ActivitiesEDC Tactical Use
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
High Brightness Suitable For Tactical And Outdoor UseDual White And Uv Light For Detection And InspectionRechargeable With USB C And Included 21700 BatteryCompact Yet Robust Build With Aircraft Grade AluminumGood Impact Resistance And Waterproof Rating
Common complaints
Turbo Mode Runtime Is Relatively Short (30 Minutes)Heavy Without Battery InstalledComplex Mode Selection May Require Learning Curve
Relatively Heavy And Large For Pocket EDCHigher Price Point Compared To Basic ModelsMight Have Complex Modes For Casual Users
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