Comparison Console
Nitecore P16 vs Nitecore P20i
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P20i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P20i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1268% 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$70Cheapest
US$116Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
124 g (4.37 oz)Lightest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)
151 mm (5.94 in)
Output
Max lumens
960 lmLowest output
1800 lmHighest output
Max candela
20900 cdLowest candela
28500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
289 m (948 ft)Lowest
337 m (1106 ft)Highest
Max runtime
31200 minLongest runtime
2280 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x18650 or 2xCR123
Rechargeable 21700 Li-ion battery (Nitecore 21700 i-series NL2140i 4000mAh)
Charging type
USB-C (via Nitecore NL1826R battery)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IP68 (waterproof, submersible up to 2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useOutdoorWork-related flashlight use
HuntingLaw EnforcementMilitaryProfessional inspection and detectionOutdoor activitiesEDC tactical use
Common praise
High brightness with a maximum of 960 lumensLong beam distance (~289 meters)Durable build with good impact and water resistanceUseful side switch and tactical tail switch interfacePower indicator display for battery level and voltageIncludes intelligent memory to store preferred brightness settingConvenient USB-C rechargeable battery available
High brightness suitable for tactical and outdoor useDual white and UV light for detection and inspectionRechargeable with USB-C and included 21700 batteryCompact yet robust build with aircraft-grade aluminumGood impact resistance and waterproof rating
Common complaints
Not suitable for search and rescue due to lockout feature causing the light to shut off if caps loosenedLight may fail to turn on if head is slightly loosenedRough coating/texture not attractiveTail standing lamp feature may not be tactical in some scenarios
Relatively heavy and large for pocket EDCHigher price point compared to basic modelsMight have complex modes for casual users
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