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Nitecore P17iX vs SureFire E1D LED Defender
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P17iX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1567% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1567% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender 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 7592% 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$195Most expensive
Weight
101 g (3.56 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Length
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
27225 cdHighest candela
6620 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
330 m (1083 ft)Highest
81.5 m (267 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
6000 minLongest runtime
78 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x Nitecore 21700 i Series Li-ion rechargeable (NL2155HPi 5,500mAh)
1x 123A lithium
Charging type
USB-C 18W fast charging (QC/PD)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Unknown
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
7075-T6 aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
High-strength aerospace aluminum body, Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish, coated tempered glass window
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical and duty useLaw enforcementMilitarySearch and rescueOutdoor and professional lighting
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defense
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 and powerful output for sizeReliable dual-output modes with regulated LEDDurable aerospace aluminum constructionEffective personal defense strike bezelLong runtime on low mode (up to approximately 47 hours)
Common complaints
Battery and accessories excluded from weight; actual carry weight higherComplexity of multiple modes may require learning
Relatively expensiveCrenellated bezel can scratch fabrics or belongingsLimited runtime on highest output (around 1.3 hours)
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