Comparison Console
Nitecore P20iX vs Olight Baton 3 Pro Max
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P20iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P20iX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P20iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P20iX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20iX stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 311% 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$119.95Cheapest
US$120.95Most expensive
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
148 g (5.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
141.5 mm (5.57 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
2500 lmLowest output
Max candela
12200 cdHighest candela
6974 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
221 m (725 ft)Highest
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
21000 minShortest runtime
86400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 rechargeable lithium-ion battery or 2 x CR123A non-rechargeable batteries
1x 21700 proprietary Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
Proprietary magnetic USB charging cable (MCC3)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish, silicon nitride ceramic inlays in strike bezel
Aluminum (black and green versions) or magnesium alloy (desert tan version)
Use case profile
Best for
Flood IlluminationEveryday CarryTactical And Law Enforcement UseOutdoor, Tactical, Maritime Applications
Everyday Carry (EDC)General Outdoor ActivitiesPowerful Illumination With Long RuntimeSafe Use Near Skin Due To Proximity Sensor
Common praise
High Brightness Output And Excellent Flood IlluminationLong Runtime At Various Brightness LevelsDurable Build With Waterproof And Impact ResistanceUser Friendly Interface With Multiple Modes And Quick Strobe AccessIncluded High Capacity 21700 Battery And USB C Charging
High Build Quality And Solid MachiningPowerful 2500 Lumens Output With Good Beam Distance (~167 M)Very Long Maximum Runtime (up To 60 Days/86400 Minutes)User Friendly Interface With Easy To Use Recessed Side SwitchProximity Sensor To Prevent Accidental Burns, Which Can Be DisabledConvenient Magnetic Proprietary Charging With Included Mcc3 USB CableLightweight Magnesium Alloy Version AvailableIncludes A Travel Pouch And Magnetic L Shaped Stand For Storage
Common complaints
Slightly Longer Length May Not Suit Shallow Pockets For Compact EDC Use
Battery Is A Proprietary 21700 Cell Limiting Battery Replacement OptionsLight Is Larger Than Previous 18650 Baton Models, Potentially Bulky For SomeLimited Impact Resistance Information And No Explicit Tested Drop Rating
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