Comparison Console
Nitecore P17iX vs Olight Baton Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton Ultra 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
Olight Baton Ultra 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 P17iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra 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.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 23% 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$126.44Most expensive
US$99.99Cheapest
Weight
101 g (3.56 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
Length
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
1800 lmLowest output
Max candela
27225 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
330 m (1083 ft)Highest
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
6000 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x Nitecore 21700 i Series Li-ion rechargeable (NL2155HPi 5,500mAh)
Custom rechargeable battery included
Charging type
USB-C 18W fast charging (QC/PD)
USB-C, MCC magnetic charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
7075-T6 aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Olight OAL™ proprietary aluminum alloy (O-aluminum)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical and duty useLaw enforcementMilitarySearch and rescueOutdoor and professional lighting
EDC (Everyday Carry)Users wanting high output and throw in compact sizeUsers needing USB-C and magnetic charging convenience
Common praise
Exceptional brightness and beam throwVersatile beam pattern optionsRobust and durable constructionProgrammable buttons provide operational flexibilityLong battery runtime with fast USB-C charging
Compact size yet powerful 1800 lumens outputExcellent beam quality with crisp hotspot and natural white beamDurable Olight OAL aluminum bodyDual switches for flexible and intuitive controlConvenient USB-C and magnetic charging optionsIPX8 water resistance
Common complaints
Battery and accessories excluded from weight; actual carry weight higherComplexity of multiple modes may require learning
Mode memory behavior for High mode is inconsistent and confusingLockout is activated by long hold making accidental activation easierNo dedicated mode memory for Turbo and StrobeTail switch uses High and Turbo modes instead of Medium and Turbo which may limit versatility
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