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Nitecore P10i vs Nitecore P12
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore P10i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P10i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4900% 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$104Most expensive
US$95Cheapest
Weight
84 g (2.96 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Length
147 mm (5.79 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
21100 cdHighest candela
6400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
290 m (951 ft)Highest
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 Li-ion (NL2140i included) or 2 x CR123
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
Unknown
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitary personnelEDC - Everyday carry usage
Everyday carryTactical useIndoor and most outdoor lighting
Common praise
High maximum output and throw distanceCompact and lightweight designTactical dual switch operationUSB-C fast charging with power indicatorDurability with IP68 and 2m impact resistance
Multiple brightness levels including red light optionsSolid durability with glass breakers on bezelCompact and lightweight for easy EDC
Common complaints
Runtime reduces at high output due to temperature regulationRequires proprietary battery for maximum performance
Brightest white mode has shorter throw distance than some competitorsRotating collar switch may add bulk
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