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Nitecore P10i vs Nitecore P17iX
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 17% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P10i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 178% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P10i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 178% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% 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$104Cheapest
US$126.44Most expensive
Weight
84 g (2.96 oz)Lightest
101 g (3.56 oz)Heaviest
Length
147 mm (5.79 in)Longest
140 mm (5.51 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmLowest output
5000 lmHighest output
Max candela
21100 cdLowest candela
27225 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
290 m (951 ft)Lowest
330 m (1083 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3000 minShortest runtime
6000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 Li-ion (NL2140i included) or 2 x CR123
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
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy
7075-T6 aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseLaw EnforcementMilitary PersonnelEDC Everyday Carry Usage
Tactical And Duty UseLaw EnforcementMilitarySearch And RescueOutdoor And Professional 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
Exceptional Brightness And Beam ThrowVersatile Beam Pattern OptionsRobust And Durable ConstructionProgrammable Buttons Provide Operational FlexibilityLong Battery Runtime With Fast USB C Charging
Common complaints
Runtime Reduces At High Output Due To Temperature RegulationRequires Proprietary Battery For Maximum Performance
Battery And Accessories Excluded From Weight; Actual Carry Weight HigherComplexity Of Multiple Modes May Require Learning
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