Comparison Console
Nitecore P17iX vs Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P17iX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6567% 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$126.44Cheapest
US$130Most expensive
Weight
101 g (3.56 oz)Heaviest
92 g (3.25 oz)Lightest
Length
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
1500 lmLowest output
Max candela
27225 cdHighest candela
19600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
330 m (1083 ft)Highest
280 m (919 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
6000 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x Nitecore 21700 i Series Li-ion rechargeable (NL2155HPi 5,500mAh)
900mAh 3.6V lithium polymer battery
Charging type
USB-C 18W fast charging (QC/PD)
Magnetic USB charge base
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX6
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
7075-T6 aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
AL6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical and duty useLaw enforcementMilitarySearch and rescueOutdoor and professional lighting
Use on riflesTactical usePolice and military applications
Common praise
Exceptional brightness and beam throwVersatile beam pattern optionsRobust and durable constructionProgrammable buttons provide operational flexibilityLong battery runtime with fast USB-C charging
High brightness with 1500 lumens outputConvenient magnetic USB charging without battery removalVersatile mounting with GL and 1913 rail adaptersSilent ambidextrous on/off switch for ease of activationDurable AL6061-T6 aluminum body and IPX6 waterproof rating
Common complaints
Battery and accessories excluded from weight; actual carry weight higherComplexity of multiple modes may require learning
Limited runtime at maximum brightness (1.5 minutes at 1500 lumens)
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