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Fenix PD40R V3.0 vs Nitecore P23i
What PD40R V3.0 does better (2) and where P23i wins (1) — every spec side by side.
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8.3Brightness & throw8.0
7.5Battery & charging7.6
6.4Build & durability6.4
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
PD40R V3.0P23i
| PD40R V3.0 | P23i | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 143 mm | 145 mm | −2 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 34 mm | 28 mm | +6 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 190 g | +8 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is PD40R V3.0 better than P23i?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 468 m+7%
- Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 54,760 cd+14%
Why is P23i better than PD40R V3.0?
- Weight198 g vs 190 g+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 3,000 lm | 3,000 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 62,500 cd | 54,760 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 500 m | 468 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SFT-70 | Luminus SFT-70 |
| LED maker | Luminus | Luminus |
| Colour temperature | 6,500K | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 21700 Li-ion | 21700 Li-ion |
| Battery capacity | — | 5,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 89 h | — |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Can tail-stand | — | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 143 mm | 145 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 34 mm | 28 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 26 mm | — |
| Weight | 198 g | 190 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Rotary / scroll wheel | — |
| Strobe | Yes | Yes |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Colours | Black | Black |
