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Imalent R30C 2nd vs Nitecore P30i

What R30C 2nd does better (1) and where P30i wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Imalent R30C 2nd
Imalent · 2021R30C 2nd
8.3Score
1 advantage≈ $130
vs
Nitecore P30i
Nitecore · 2021P30i
9.3Score
4 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
8.7Brightness & throw8.2
3.9Battery & charging8.3
5.9Build & durability7.8

Why is R30C 2nd better than P30i?

  1. Maximum output9,000 lm vs 2,000 lm4.5×

Why is P30i better than R30C 2nd?

  1. Peak beam intensity78,960 cd vs 249,500 cd3.2×
  2. Maximum runtime20 h vs 100 h5×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)560 m vs 999 m+78%
  4. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent R30C 2ndImalent R30C 2nd≈ $1308.3
Nitecore P30iNitecore P30i≈ $1409.3
Light output
Maximum output9,000 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity78,960 cd249,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)560 m999 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs3—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity4,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime20 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—177 mm
Head diameter / width—65 mm
Weight216 g—
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
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