Comparison Console
Nitecore P12GTS vs Nitecore P17iX
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 178% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 178% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 150% 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$100Cheapest
US$126.44Most expensive
Weight
99 g (3.49 oz)Lightest
101 g (3.56 oz)Heaviest
Length
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
140 mm (5.51 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmLowest output
5000 lmHighest output
Max candela
12760 cdLowest candela
27225 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
226 m (741 ft)Lowest
330 m (1083 ft)Highest
Max runtime
15000 minLongest runtime
6000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion (high drain recommended) or 2 x CR123A batteries
1 x Nitecore 21700 i Series Li-ion rechargeable (NL2155HPi 5,500mAh)
Charging type
Micro-USB charging via tailcap port
USB-C 18W fast charging (QC/PD)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy
7075-T6 aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useSearch and rescueLaw enforcementHuntingOutdoor and long-range searching
Tactical and duty useLaw enforcementMilitarySearch and rescueOutdoor and professional lighting
Common praise
High maximum output of 1800 lumensLong maximum runtime up to 250 hours on lowest modeDurable aero grade aluminum alloy construction with IPX8 waterproof ratingDual mechanical tail and metal side switches allowing versatile controlIntegrated micro-USB charging port with waterproof coverStable regulated output with advanced temperature regulationPower indicator shows remaining battery voltage
Exceptional brightness and beam throwVersatile beam pattern optionsRobust and durable constructionProgrammable buttons provide operational flexibilityLong battery runtime with fast USB-C charging
Common complaints
Charging port cover not very tight, may come off easilyTailcap threads unanodized preventing mechanical lockoutPocket clip only for bezel-down carry and protrudes noticeably
Battery and accessories excluded from weight; actual carry weight higherComplexity of multiple modes may require learning
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