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Fenix C7 vs Nitecore P10iX

What C7 does better (2) and where P10iX wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix C7
Fenix · 2021C7
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ $80
vs
Nitecore P10iX
Nitecore · 2021P10iX
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw5.4
7.0Battery & charging9.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is C7 better than P10iX?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)470 m vs 157 m3×
  2. Peak beam intensity55,220 cd vs 6,160 cd9×

Why is P10iX better than C7?

  1. Maximum runtime68 h vs 350 h5.1×
  2. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 4,000 lm+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix C7Fenix C7≈ $807.1
Nitecore P10iXNitecore P10iX≈ $1007.3
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity55,220 cd6,160 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)470 m157 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—4
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime68 h350 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time3 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height149 mm—
Head diameter / width40 mm—
Body diameter / depth27 mm—
Weight172 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchTail switch—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
ColoursBlack—
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