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Nitecore CI7 vs Olight Warrior Mini 2

What CI7 does better (1) and where Warrior Mini 2 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore CI7
Nitecore · 2020CI7
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $120
vs
Olight Warrior Mini 2
Olight · 2021Warrior Mini 2
9.4Score
0 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
7.6Brightness & throw5.9
8.2Build & durability8.2

Why is CI7 better than Warrior Mini 2?

  1. Maximum output2,500 lm vs 1,750 lm+43%

Why is Warrior Mini 2 better than CI7?

Warrior Mini 2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore CI7Nitecore CI7≈ $1208.9
Light output
Maximum output2,500 lm1,750 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—220 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime—1,080 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height—118 mm
Head diameter / width—25 mm
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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