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Nitecore P20i vs SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore P20i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P20i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P20i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 260% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P20i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 260% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$116Cheapest
US$332Most expensive
Weight
124 g (4.37 oz)Lightest
124.7 g (4.40 oz)Heaviest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
45.2 mm (1.78 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
28500 cdHighest candela
7600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
337 m (1106 ft)Highest
87 m (285 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)
CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68 (waterproof, submersible up to 2 meters)
IP67
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Aluminum with Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingLaw EnforcementMilitaryProfessional Inspection And DetectionOutdoor ActivitiesEDC Tactical Use
Weapon Mounted UseHome DefenseNighttime Shooting
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
Well Built And DurableEffective Long Range BeamGood Brightness For Home Defense
Common complaints
Relatively Heavy And Large For Pocket EDCHigher Price Point Compared To Basic ModelsMight Have Complex Modes For Casual Users
Relatively High PriceLower Output Compared To Some Tactical FlashlightsLimited Beam Spill For Close Quarters
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