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Nitecore P20i vs SureFire X300 Turbo
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 69% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P20i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 177% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P20i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 227% 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 X300 Turbo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 177% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X300 Turbo 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$379Most expensive
Weight
124 g (4.37 oz)Lightest
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
95.5 mm (3.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
650 lmLowest output
Max candela
28500 cdLowest candela
66000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
337 m (1106 ft)Lowest
514 m (1686 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2280 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Rechargeable 21700 Li-ion battery (Nitecore 21700 i-series NL2140i 4000mAh)
Two CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68 (waterproof, submersible up to 2 meters)
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Aerospace aluminum, Mil-Spec hard anodized
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingLaw EnforcementMilitaryProfessional inspection and detectionOutdoor activitiesEDC tactical use
Law enforcementMilitary useLong range target IDHome defenseTactical use
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
Exceptional beam intensity and throw distanceRugged and durable aerospace aluminum constructionFits existing SureFire X300 holsters and accessoriesAmbidextrous, responsive switching
Common complaints
Relatively heavy and large for pocket EDCHigher price point compared to basic modelsMight have complex modes for casual users
Some users find the control switch stiff for single-handed useBattery door latch is thin and can be fragile
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