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Nitecore CI7 vs Nitecore P30i

What CI7 does better (1) and where P30i wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore CI7
Nitecore · 2020CI7
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $120
vs
Nitecore P30i
Nitecore · 2021P30i
9.5Score
0 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
7.6Brightness & throw8.6
8.2Build & durability8.2

Why is CI7 better than P30i?

  1. Maximum output2,500 lm vs 2,000 lm+25%

Why is P30i better than CI7?

P30i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore CI7Nitecore CI7≈ $1208.9
Nitecore P30iNitecore P30i≈ $1409.5
Light output
Maximum output2,500 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—249,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—999 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—177 mm
Head diameter / width—65 mm
Modes & features
SwitchTail switchDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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