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Fenix R35R vs Nitecore P30i

What R35R does better (1) and where P30i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix R35R
Fenix · 2020R35R
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $180
vs
Nitecore P30i
Nitecore · 2021P30i
9.5Score
2 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw8.6
8.8Battery & charging8.3
3.4Build & durability8.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

R35RP30i
51 × 14065 × 177
R35RP30iDifference
Length / height140 mm177 mm−37 mm
Head diameter / width51 mm65 mm−14 mm

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

Why is R35R better than P30i?

  1. Battery capacity21,700 mAh vs 5,000 mAh4.3×

Why is P30i better than R35R?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 2,000 lm2×
  2. Maximum runtime80 h vs 100 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix R35RFenix R35R≈ $1805.4
Nitecore P30iNitecore P30i≈ $1409.5
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—249,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—999 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po21700 Li-ion
Number of batteries2—
Battery capacity21,700 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime80 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height140 mm177 mm
Head diameter / width51 mm65 mm
Weight339 g—
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
ColoursBlack—
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