Comparison Console
Nitecore P12 vs Nitecore SRT6i
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore P12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6900% 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$95Cheapest
US$145.49Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
167 g (5.89 oz)Heaviest
Length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
163 mm (6.42 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmLowest output
2100 lmHighest output
Max candela
6400 cdLowest candela
65200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
510 m (1673 ft)Highest
Max runtime
60 minShortest runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
1x21700i Li-ion (NL2150HPi 5000mAh), 2xCR123, 2xRCR123/16340
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum alloy
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish; strike bezel with high strength silicon nitride ceramics
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useIndoor and most outdoor lighting
Tactical useLong range searchlightLaw enforcementHunting
Common praise
Multiple brightness levels including red light optionsSolid durability with glass breakers on bezelCompact and lightweight for easy EDC
Intuitive no-nonsense user interface with rotary selector ringImpressive long throw and beam intensitySolid build quality with durable materialsIntegrated USB-C charging with included proprietary batteryTactical features such as strobe ready mode and lockout
Common complaints
Brightest white mode has shorter throw distance than some competitorsRotating collar switch may add bulk
Large head size makes pocket carry inconvenientRequires proprietary battery which limits standard battery use
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