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Nitecore P20i vs Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P20i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P20i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Nitecore P20i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore P20i stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore P20i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore P20i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2433% 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.

Nitecore P20i — Beam distance: 337 m (1106 ft)Nitecore P20i — Max candela: 28500 cdNitecore P20i — Weight: 124 g (4.37 oz)Nitecore P20i — Length: 151 mm (5.94 in)Nitecore P20i — Retail price: US$116Nitecore P20i — Max lumens: 1800 lmOlight PL-Pro Valkyrie — Beam distance: 280 m (919 ft)Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie — Max candela: 19600 cdOlight PL-Pro Valkyrie — Weight: 92 g (3.25 oz)Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie — Length: 83 mm (3.27 in)Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie — Retail price: US$130Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie — Max lumens: 1500 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$116Cheapest
US$130Most expensive
Weight
124 g (4.37 oz)Heaviest
92 g (3.25 oz)Lightest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
1500 lmLowest output
Max candela
28500 cdHighest candela
19600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
337 m (1106 ft)Highest
280 m (919 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2280 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Rechargeable 21700 Li-ion battery (Nitecore 21700 i-series NL2140i 4000mAh)
900mAh 3.6V lithium polymer battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic USB charge base
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (waterproof, submersible up to 2 meters)
IPX6
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
AL6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingLaw EnforcementMilitaryProfessional inspection and detectionOutdoor activitiesEDC tactical use
Use on riflesTactical usePolice and military applications
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
High brightness with 1500 lumens outputConvenient magnetic USB charging without battery removalVersatile mounting with GL and 1913 rail adaptersSilent ambidextrous on/off switch for ease of activationDurable AL6061-T6 aluminum body and IPX6 waterproof rating
Common complaints
Relatively heavy and large for pocket EDCHigher price point compared to basic modelsMight have complex modes for casual users
Limited runtime at maximum brightness (1.5 minutes at 1500 lumens)

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