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Nitecore P10i vs Olight Baldr S
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 12% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P10i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P10i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P10i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2043% 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$148.45Most expensive
Weight
84 g (2.96 oz)Lightest
95 g (3.35 oz)Heaviest
Length
147 mm (5.79 in)Longest
63 mm (2.48 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
800 lmLowest output
Max candela
21100 cdHighest candela
4400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
290 m (951 ft)Highest
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
140 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 Li-ion (NL2140i included) or 2 x CR123
3.7V 380mAh Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery (Built-in)
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic Charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX4
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitary personnelEDC - Everyday carry usage
Tactical useSelf-defenseMilitaryLaw enforcementCompact firearms compatibility
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
High maximum brightness (800 lumens)Long maximum runtime of 140 minutes on low modeAdjustable green or blue laser for aimingDual ambidextrous switches for easy operationCompact size and easy installation with quick-install sliding rail mountReliable construction with IPX4 waterproof rating and 1-meter impact resistance
Common complaints
Runtime reduces at high output due to temperature regulationRequires proprietary battery for maximum performance
No SOS or beacon modeLimited to max 130 meters beam distance, which may be shorter compared to some larger flashlights
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