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Fenix TK16 V2.0 vs Nitecore P23i

What TK16 V2.0 does better (2) and where P23i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK16 V2.0
Fenix · 2021TK16 V2.0
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $100
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Nitecore P23i
Nitecore · 2022P23i
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $100
7.5Brightness & throw8.0
6.1Battery & charging7.6
8.6Build & durability6.4
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK16 V2.0P23i
34 × 14325.428 × 145
TK16 V2.0P23iDifference
Length / height143 mm145 mm−2 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm28 mm+6 mm
Weight112 g190 g−78 g

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

Why is TK16 V2.0 better than P23i?

  1. Weight112 g vs 190 g+70%
  2. Maximum output3,100 lm vs 3,000 lm+3%

Why is P23i better than TK16 V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m vs 468 m+23%
  2. Peak beam intensity36,100 cd vs 54,760 cd+52%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK16 V2.0Fenix TK16 V2.0≈ $1008.4
Nitecore P23iNitecore P23i≈ $1008.4
Light output
Maximum output3,100 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd54,760 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m468 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70Luminus SFT-70
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs1—
Colour temperature6,200K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime43.3 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height143 mm145 mm
Head diameter / width34 mm28 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight112 g190 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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