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Nitecore P17iX vs SureFire 6PX Pro
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 31% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 733% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 733% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire 6PX Pro 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$126.44Most expensive
US$125Cheapest
Weight
101 g (3.56 oz)Lightest
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
Length
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
27225 cdHighest candela
8700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
330 m (1083 ft)Highest
187 m (614 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)
Two 123A lithium batteries
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)
Unknown
Material
7075-T6 aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Mil-Spec hard anodized aerospace aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical and duty useLaw enforcementMilitarySearch and rescueOutdoor and professional lighting
Tactical useEveryday CarryOutdoor activitiesSituations requiring adjustable output
Common praise
Exceptional brightness and beam throwVersatile beam pattern optionsRobust and durable constructionProgrammable buttons provide operational flexibilityLong battery runtime with fast USB-C charging
Durable Mil-Spec constructionReliable dual output with good runtime balanceCompact and ergonomic designExcellent beam quality and throw
Common complaints
Battery and accessories excluded from weight; actual carry weight higherComplexity of multiple modes may require learning
Higher price point compared to some competitorsNon-rechargeable battery format
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