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Nitecore P12 vs Nitecore SRT7i
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 19% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 79900% 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$129.95Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
175 g (6.17 oz)Heaviest
Length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
163 mm (6.42 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmLowest output
3000 lmHighest output
Max candela
6400 cdLowest candela
87500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
580 m (1903 ft)Highest
Max runtime
60 minShortest runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
Nitecore 21700i Li-ion battery (NL2150HPi 5000mAh)
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
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseIndoor And Most Outdoor Lighting
Law EnforcementTactical OperationsHuntingSearchHigh Risk Patrols
Common praise
Multiple Brightness Levels Including Red Light OptionsSolid Durability With Glass Breakers On BezelCompact And Lightweight For Easy EDC
High Maximum Brightness Of 3000 LumensLong Beam Throw Of 580 MetersGood Battery Capacity With Included 21700 5000mah Rechargeable BatterySmart Selector Ring Enables Easy One Handed ControlDurable Build With Ip68 Waterproofing And 2m Impact ResistanceFast USB C Charging PortMultiple User Friendly Modes Including Strobe And TurboEffective Tail Stand Capability For Safety
Common complaints
Brightest White Mode Has Shorter Throw Distance Than Some CompetitorsRotating Collar Switch May Add Bulk
Relatively Heavy With Battery At 175 GramsNo Cr123a Batteries Included With Adapter Sold SeparatelySome Users May Find The Size Large For EDC
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