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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
Recommended read
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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