Comparison Console
Nitecore P17iX vs Streamlight TLR-7A
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 11% 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 900% 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.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 900% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A 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$130.99Most expensive
Weight
101 g (3.56 oz)Lightest
113.4 g (4.00 oz)Heaviest
Length
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
65.5 mm (2.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
27225 cdHighest candela
5000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
330 m (1083 ft)Highest
140 m (459 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)
CR123A lithium battery
Charging type
USB-C 18W fast charging (QC/PD)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
7075-T6 aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Anodized aircraft aluminum housing
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical and duty useLaw enforcementMilitarySearch and rescueOutdoor and professional lighting
Subcompact handgun mountingLaw enforcementHome defenseTactical use
Common praise
Exceptional brightness and beam throwVersatile beam pattern optionsRobust and durable constructionProgrammable buttons provide operational flexibilityLong battery runtime with fast USB-C charging
Bright 500-lumen output with focused 140m beam distanceDurable anodized aluminum constructionAmbidextrous, customizable rear switch controlsCompact snag-free design fitting most subcompact pistolsIncludes CR123A battery
Common complaints
Battery and accessories excluded from weight; actual carry weight higherComplexity of multiple modes may require learning
Short runtime of about 1.5 hoursSome users report switch or mounting hardware issuesYellowish tint light compared to other modelsRequires tools (coin) for mounting screw adjustment
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