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Nitecore P10i vs SureFire E1D LED Defender
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P10i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P10i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P10i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P10i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3746% 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$195Most expensive
Weight
84 g (2.96 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Length
147 mm (5.79 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
21100 cdHighest candela
6620 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
290 m (951 ft)Highest
81.5 m (267 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
78 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 Li-ion (NL2140i included) or 2 x CR123
1x 123A lithium
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
Unknown
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy
High-strength aerospace aluminum body, Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish, coated tempered glass window
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitary personnelEDC - Everyday carry usage
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defense
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
Compact and powerful output for sizeReliable dual-output modes with regulated LEDDurable aerospace aluminum constructionEffective personal defense strike bezelLong runtime on low mode (up to approximately 47 hours)
Common complaints
Runtime reduces at high output due to temperature regulationRequires proprietary battery for maximum performance
Relatively expensiveCrenellated bezel can scratch fabrics or belongingsLimited runtime on highest output (around 1.3 hours)
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