Comparison Console
Nitecore P20i vs ThruNite Defender
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P20i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 124% 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$76Cheapest
Weight
124 g (4.37 oz)Heaviest
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
1619 lmLowest output
Max candela
28500 cdHighest candela
4880 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
337 m (1106 ft)Highest
139 m (456 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2280 minLongest runtime
1020 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Rechargeable 21700 Li-ion battery (Nitecore 21700 i-series NL2140i 4000mAh)
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (waterproof, submersible up to 2 meters)
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingLaw EnforcementMilitaryProfessional inspection and detectionOutdoor activitiesEDC tactical use
EDC utility tasksInspection workMechanicsElectriciansHVAC professionals
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
Versatile 3-in-1 lighting with white, UV, and laserFlat and pocketable designUSB-C charging with battery level indicatorsStrong magnetic base and two-way clipGood runtime and output for EDC
Common complaints
Relatively heavy and large for pocket EDCHigher price point compared to basic modelsMight have complex modes for casual users
Moonlight mode activation is somewhat slowBattery is built-in and not user replaceableLight heats up under extended Turbo useLow CRI cool white tint
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