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Nitecore P10i vs ThruNite Defender
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 22% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P10i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P10i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 194% 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$76Cheapest
Weight
84 g (2.96 oz)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Length
147 mm (5.79 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
1619 lmLowest output
Max candela
21100 cdHighest candela
4880 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
290 m (951 ft)Highest
139 m (456 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
1020 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 Li-ion (NL2140i included) or 2 x CR123
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitary personnelEDC - Everyday carry usage
EDC utility tasksInspection workMechanicsElectriciansHVAC professionals
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
Versatile 3-in-1 lighting with white, UV, and laserFlat and pocketable designUSB-C charging with battery level indicatorsStrong magnetic base and two-way clipGood runtime and output for EDC
Common complaints
Runtime reduces at high output due to temperature regulationRequires proprietary battery for maximum performance
Moonlight mode activation is somewhat slowBattery is built-in and not user replaceableLight heats up under extended Turbo useLow CRI cool white tint
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