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Imalent UT90 Predator vs Nitecore P30i

What UT90 Predator does better (4) and where P30i wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Imalent UT90 Predator
Imalent · 2020UT90 Predator
8.2Score
4 advantages≈ $210
vs
Nitecore P30i
Nitecore · 2021P30i
9.3Score
0 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
9.2Brightness & throw8.2
9.1Battery & charging8.3
2.6Build & durability7.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

UT90 PredatorP30i
25.4 × 6624.565 × 177
UT90 PredatorP30iDifference
Length / height66 mm177 mm−111 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm65 mm−39.6 mm

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

Why is UT90 Predator better than P30i?

  1. Maximum output4,800 lm vs 2,000 lm2.4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,308 m vs 999 m+31%
  3. Peak beam intensity427,980 cd vs 249,500 cd+72%
  4. Battery capacity8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+60%

Why is P30i better than UT90 Predator?

P30i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore P30iNitecore P30i≈ $1409.3
Light output
Maximum output4,800 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity427,980 cd249,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,308 m999 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SBT-90—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity8,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to1 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height66 mm177 mm
Head diameter / width25.4 mm65 mm
Body diameter / depth24.5 mm—
Weight418 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches, Remote pressure switchDual switches
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