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Fenix TK35 vs Nitecore P23i

What TK35 does better (2) and where P23i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK35
Fenix · 2018TK35
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ $110
vs
Nitecore P23i
Nitecore · 2022P23i
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
6.4Brightness & throw7.4
6.5Battery & charging7.8
3.3Build & durability7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is TK35 better than P23i?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m vs 468 m+3%
  2. Peak beam intensity57,600 cd vs 54,760 cd+5%

Why is P23i better than TK35?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 3,000 lm2.3×
  2. USB-C chargingNo · TK35: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK35Fenix TK35≈ $1106.2
Nitecore P23iNitecore P23i≈ $1008.8
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity57,600 cd54,760 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m468 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP35 HILuminus SFT-70
LED makerCreeLuminus
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, AAA21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime235 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNoYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height159.5 mm—
Head diameter / width48 mm—
Body diameter / depth43 mm—
Weight272 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
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