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Fenix E28R V2.0 vs Nitecore P10i

What E28R V2.0 does better (1) and where P10i wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E28R V2.0
Fenix · 2020E28R V2.0
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ $65
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Nitecore P10i
Nitecore · 2020P10i
5.0Score
3 advantages≈ $80
5.0Brightness & throw5.2
8.2Battery & charging4.4
7.2Build & durability7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is E28R V2.0 better than P10i?

  1. Maximum runtime260 h vs 38 h6.8×

Why is P10i better than E28R V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)273 m vs 290 m+6%
  2. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 1,800 lm+6%
  3. Peak beam intensity18,630 cd vs 21,020 cd+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E28R V2.0Fenix E28R V2.0≈ $657.1
Nitecore P10iNitecore P10i≈ $805.0
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity18,630 cd21,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)273 m290 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime260 h38 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height121 mm—
Head diameter / width26.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth22.5 mm—
Weight128 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—3
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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