How we scoreBlogAdvertise
html›body›main#compare791 models · updated Oct 21, 2026
  1. compoundsemi.com
  2. Compare
  3. DEFENDER P17 vs P20iX

Acebeam DEFENDER P17 vs Nitecore P20iX

What DEFENDER P17 does better (2) and where P20iX wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam DEFENDER P17
Acebeam · 2022DEFENDER P17
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $120
vs
Nitecore P20iX
Nitecore · 2021P20iX
8.5Score
3 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
4.9Brightness & throw5.5
9.4Battery & charging9.0
5.8Build & durability8.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is DEFENDER P17 better than P20iX?

  1. Maximum output4,900 lm vs 4,000 lm+23%
  2. Maximum runtime480 h vs 350 h+37%

Why is P20iX better than DEFENDER P17?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m vs 220 m+28%
  2. Peak beam intensity7,396 cd vs 12,100 cd+64%
  3. Weight154 g vs 116 g+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore P20iXNitecore P20iX≈ $1208.5
Light output
Maximum output4,900 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity7,396 cd12,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m220 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime480 h350 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to1.5 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height—142 mm
Head diameter / width—31 mm
Weight154 g116 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Colours—Black
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare