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IVT PL-828 vs Nitecore CI7

What PL-828 does better (0) and where CI7 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

IVT PL-828
IVT · 2020PL-828
0 advantages≈ $85
vs
Nitecore CI7
Nitecore · 2020CI7
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $120
Higher score
7.4Brightness & throw7.6

Why is PL-828 better than CI7?

PL-828 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is CI7 better than PL-828?

  1. Maximum output2,200 lm vs 2,500 lm+14%
Specifications

Side by side

IVT PL-828IVT PL-828≈ $85
Nitecore CI7Nitecore CI7≈ $1208.9
Light output
Maximum output2,200 lm2,500 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Strobe—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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