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Fenix PD40R V2.0 vs Nitecore P20iX

What PD40R V2.0 does better (2) and where P20iX wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix PD40R V2.0
Fenix · 2020PD40R V2.0
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ $120
vs
Nitecore P20iX
Nitecore · 2021P20iX
8.5Score
2 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
7.1Brightness & throw5.5
7.2Battery & charging9.0
8.3Build & durability8.6
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD40R V2.0P20iX
33.2 × 1382631 × 142
PD40R V2.0P20iXDifference
Length / height138 mm142 mm−4 mm
Head diameter / width33.2 mm31 mm+2.2 mm
Weight116 g116 g=

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

Why is PD40R V2.0 better than P20iX?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)405 m vs 220 m+84%
  2. Peak beam intensity41,010 cd vs 12,100 cd3.4×

Why is P20iX 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 P20iXNitecore P20iX≈ $1208.5
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity41,010 cd12,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)405 m220 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, CR123A
Maximum runtime88.2 h350 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Size & weight
Length / height138 mm142 mm
Head diameter / width33.2 mm31 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight116 g116 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
Colours—Black
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