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Nitecore P20i vs Olight Baton Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the shortest throw option for beam distance, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the longest throw option for beam distance, with about a 12% 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$116Most expensive
US$99.99Cheapest
Weight
124 g (4.37 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lm
1800 lm
Max candela
28500 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
337 m (1106 ft)Highest
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2280 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
Rechargeable 21700 Li-ion battery (Nitecore 21700 i-series NL2140i 4000mAh)
Custom rechargeable battery included
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C, MCC magnetic charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (waterproof, submersible up to 2 meters)
IPX8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Olight OAL™ proprietary aluminum alloy (O-aluminum)
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingLaw EnforcementMilitaryProfessional inspection and detectionOutdoor activitiesEDC tactical use
EDC (Everyday Carry)Users wanting high output and throw in compact sizeUsers needing USB-C and magnetic charging convenience
Common praise
High brightness suitable for tactical and outdoor useDual white and UV light for detection and inspectionRechargeable with USB-C and included 21700 batteryCompact yet robust build with aircraft-grade aluminumGood impact resistance and waterproof rating
Compact size yet powerful 1800 lumens outputExcellent beam quality with crisp hotspot and natural white beamDurable Olight OAL aluminum bodyDual switches for flexible and intuitive controlConvenient USB-C and magnetic charging optionsIPX8 water resistance
Common complaints
Relatively heavy and large for pocket EDCHigher price point compared to basic modelsMight have complex modes for casual users
Mode memory behavior for High mode is inconsistent and confusingLockout is activated by long hold making accidental activation easierNo dedicated mode memory for Turbo and StrobeTail switch uses High and Turbo modes instead of Medium and Turbo which may limit versatility
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