Comparison Console
Nitecore P16 TAC vs Nitecore SRT7i
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33% 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$85Cheapest
US$129.95Most expensive
Weight
245 g (8.64 oz)Heaviest
175 g (6.17 oz)Lightest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
163 mm (6.42 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
3000 lmHighest output
Max candela
22500 cdLowest candela
87500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
580 m (1903 ft)Highest
Max runtime
36000 minShortest runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 Li-ion or 2 x CR123A batteries
Nitecore 21700i Li-ion battery (NL2150HPi 5000mAh)
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard anodised finish
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesEmergency situationsEDC
Law enforcementTactical operationsHuntingSearchHigh-risk patrols
Common praise
High maximum brightnessLong runtime on ultra-low modeMultiple brightness levelsDurable construction with military grade anodized finishWaterproof to IPX-8Impact resistant to 1.5 metersTactical tail switch with side switch for easy one-hand use
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
Batteries not included in some packagesWeight slightly heavier than compact keychain lights
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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