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Nitecore MH25 V2 vs Nitecore P23i

What MH25 V2 does better (1) and where P23i wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore MH25 V2
Nitecore · 2021MH25 V2
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $90
vs
Nitecore P23i
Nitecore · 2022P23i
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ $100
Higher score
6.4Brightness & throw7.4
9.3Battery & charging7.8
5.0Build & durability7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is MH25 V2 better than P23i?

  1. Peak beam intensity56,410 cd vs 54,760 cd+3%

Why is P23i better than MH25 V2?

  1. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 3,000 lm2.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore P23iNitecore P23i≈ $1008.8
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity56,410 cd54,760 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)475 m468 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-70
LED maker—Luminus
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime1,500 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Can tail-stand—Yes
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
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