Comparison Console
Nitecore NU43 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 13% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU43 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 257% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU43 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU43 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU43 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 257% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU43 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 65% 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$86.09Cheapest
US$126.44Most expensive
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
101 g (3.56 oz)Lightest
Length
79.8 mm (3.14 in)Shortest
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1400 lmLowest output
5000 lmHighest output
Max candela
3800 cdLowest candela
27225 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
330 m (1083 ft)Highest
Max runtime
9900 minLongest runtime
6000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 18650 Li-ion battery (3400mAh)
1 x Nitecore 21700 i Series Li-ion rechargeable (NL2155HPi 5,500mAh)
Charging type
USB-C (5V 2A)
USB-C 18W fast charging (QC/PD)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Stamped aluminum alloy front housing, special PC plastic rear housing
7075-T6 aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Trail runningNight runningTrekkingHikingCampingPatrolIndustrial maintenanceEmergency lightingOutdoor activities
Tactical and duty useLaw enforcementMilitarySearch and rescueOutdoor and professional lighting
Common praise
Lightweight and comfortable for extended wearBright max output with dual beam flood and spotLong runtime with high-capacity 18650 batteryDurable construction and excellent waterproofingConvenient USB-C charging and fast charge timeIntelligent light sensor for obstacle avoidanceMultiple brightness levels and modes including red light and beacon
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 limited to 30 secondsHigh sensitivity of light sensor may vary depending on environment
Battery and accessories excluded from weight; actual carry weight higherComplexity of multiple modes may require learning
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