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Nextorch P81 vs Nitecore P20i UV

What P81 does better (4) and where P20i UV wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch P81
Nextorch · 2021P81
6.3Score
4 advantages≈ $95
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Nitecore P20i UV
Nitecore · 2021P20i UV
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $100
7.5Brightness & throw6.2
5.9Battery & charging3.9
3.7Build & durability8.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is P81 better than P20i UV?

  1. Maximum output3,700 lm vs 1,800 lm2.1×
  2. Maximum runtime60 h vs 18 h3.3×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)370 m vs 336 m+10%
  4. Peak beam intensity34,225 cd vs 28,220 cd+21%

Why is P20i UV better than P81?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch P81Nextorch P81≈ $956.3
Nitecore P20i UVNitecore P20i UV≈ $1006.2
Light output
Maximum output3,700 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity34,225 cd28,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)370 m336 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity4,800 mAh—
Maximum runtime60 h18 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to1 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height161 mm—
Head diameter / width35 mm—
Body diameter / depth28.5 mm—
Weight170 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
UV light—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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