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Acebeam DEFENDER P17 vs Nitecore P10iX

What DEFENDER P17 does better (4) and where P10iX wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam DEFENDER P17
Acebeam · 2022DEFENDER P17
7.6Score
4 advantages≈ $120
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Nitecore P10iX
Nitecore · 2021P10iX
6.9Score
0 advantages≈ $100
4.9Brightness & throw4.6
9.4Battery & charging9.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is DEFENDER P17 better than P10iX?

  1. Maximum output4,900 lm vs 4,000 lm+23%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m vs 157 m+10%
  3. Maximum runtime480 h vs 350 h+37%
  4. Peak beam intensity7,396 cd vs 6,160 cd+20%

Why is P10iX better than DEFENDER P17?

P10iX has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore P10iXNitecore P10iX≈ $1006.9
Light output
Maximum output4,900 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity7,396 cd6,160 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m157 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime480 h350 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to1.5 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight154 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
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