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Fenix PD40R V2.0 vs Nitecore P10iX

What PD40R V2.0 does better (2) and where P10iX wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD40R V2.0
Fenix · 2020PD40R V2.0
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ $120
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Nitecore P10iX
Nitecore · 2021P10iX
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $100
7.1Brightness & throw4.6
7.2Battery & charging9.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is PD40R V2.0 better than P10iX?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)405 m vs 157 m2.6×
  2. Peak beam intensity41,010 cd vs 6,160 cd6.7×

Why is P10iX better than PD40R V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime88.2 h vs 350 h4×
  2. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 4,000 lm+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix PD40R V2.0Fenix PD40R V2.0≈ $1207.0
Nitecore P10iXNitecore P10iX≈ $1006.9
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity41,010 cd6,160 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)405 m157 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—4
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime88.2 h350 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Size & weight
Length / height138 mm—
Head diameter / width33.2 mm—
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight116 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
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