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Fenix TK26R vs Nitecore P30i

What TK26R does better (0) and where P30i wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK26R
Fenix · 2019TK26R
6.2Score
0 advantages≈ $130
vs
Nitecore P30i
Nitecore · 2021P30i
9.3Score
3 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
5.4Brightness & throw8.2
7.6Battery & charging8.3
6.4Build & durability7.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK26RP30i
40 × 15025.465 × 177
TK26RP30iDifference
Length / height150 mm177 mm−27 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm65 mm−25 mm

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

Why is TK26R better than P30i?

TK26R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is P30i better than TK26R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m vs 999 m2.9×
  2. Peak beam intensity30,620 cd vs 249,500 cd8.1×
  3. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 2,000 lm+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK26RFenix TK26R≈ $1306.2
Nitecore P30iNitecore P30i≈ $1409.3
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity30,620 cd249,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m999 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature7,100K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height150 mm177 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm65 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight156 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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