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Nitecore E4K vs Nitecore P20iX

What E4K does better (2) and where P20iX wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore E4K
Nitecore · 2021E4K
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ $95
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Nitecore P20iX
Nitecore · 2021P20iX
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $130
7.0Brightness & throw6.3
9.7Battery & charging8.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

E4KP20iX
29 × 11831 × 142
E4KP20iXDifference
Length / height118 mm142 mm−24 mm
Head diameter / width29 mm31 mm−2 mm

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

Why is E4K better than P20iX?

  1. Maximum runtime700 h vs 350 h2×
  2. Maximum output4,400 lm vs 4,000 lm+10%

Why is P20iX better than E4K?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)211 m vs 220 m+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore E4KNitecore E4K≈ $959.2
Nitecore P20iXNitecore P20iX≈ $1308.4
Light output
Maximum output4,400 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—12,100 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)211 m220 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Battery & charging
BatteryCR123A21700 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime700 h350 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height118 mm142 mm
Head diameter / width29 mm31 mm
Weight—116 g
Modes & features
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Colours—Black
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