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Fenix BC26R-D vs Nitecore P23i

What BC26R-D does better (2) and where P23i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix BC26R-D
Fenix · 2022BC26R-D
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $90
vs
Nitecore P23i
Nitecore · 2022P23i
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
4.8Brightness & throw7.8
5.6Build & durability6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

BC26R-DP23i
29 × 11328 × 145
BC26R-DP23iDifference
Length / height113 mm145 mm−32 mm
Head diameter / width29 mm28 mm+1 mm
Weight155 g190 g−35 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is BC26R-D better than P23i?

  1. Battery capacity21,700 mAh vs 5,000 mAh4.3×
  2. Weight155 g vs 190 g+23%

Why is P23i better than BC26R-D?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)169 m vs 468 m2.8×
  2. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 3,000 lm+88%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix BC26R-DFenix BC26R-D≈ $905.4
Nitecore P23iNitecore P23i≈ $1008.4
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—54,760 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)169 m468 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-70
LED maker—Luminus
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity21,700 mAh5,000 mAh
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height113 mm145 mm
Head diameter / width29 mm28 mm
Weight155 g190 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Colours—Black
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