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Imalent R30C 2nd vs Nitecore P20iX

What R30C 2nd does better (3) and where P20iX wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Imalent R30C 2nd
Imalent · 2021R30C 2nd
8.3Score
3 advantages≈ $130
vs
Nitecore P20iX
Nitecore · 2021P20iX
8.5Score
2 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
8.7Brightness & throw5.5
3.9Battery & charging9.0
5.9Build & durability8.6

Why is R30C 2nd better than P20iX?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)560 m vs 220 m2.5×
  2. Maximum output9,000 lm vs 4,000 lm2.2×
  3. Peak beam intensity78,960 cd vs 12,100 cd6.5×

Why is P20iX better than R30C 2nd?

  1. Maximum runtime20 h vs 350 h17.5×
  2. Weight216 g vs 116 g+86%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent R30C 2ndImalent R30C 2nd≈ $1308.3
Nitecore P20iXNitecore P20iX≈ $1208.5
Light output
Maximum output9,000 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity78,960 cd12,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)560 m220 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs34
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime20 h350 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—142 mm
Head diameter / width—31 mm
Weight216 g116 g
Modes & features
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Strobe—Yes
Colours—Black
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