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Nitecore P10i vs Nitecore P23i

What P10i does better (1) and where P23i wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore P10i
Nitecore · 2020P10i
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ $80
vs
Nitecore P23i
Nitecore · 2022P23i
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
6.1Brightness & throw8.0
5.2Battery & charging7.6
9.0Build & durability6.4
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

P10iP23i
25 × 14728 × 145
P10iP23iDifference
Length / height147 mm145 mm+2 mm
Head diameter / width25 mm28 mm−3 mm
Weight84 g190 g−106 g

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

Why is P10i better than P23i?

  1. Weight84 g vs 190 g2.3×

Why is P23i better than P10i?

  1. Peak beam intensity21,020 cd vs 54,760 cd2.6×
  2. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 3,000 lm+67%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)290 m vs 468 m+61%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore P10iNitecore P10i≈ $806.0
Nitecore P23iNitecore P23i≈ $1008.4
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity21,020 cd54,760 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)290 m468 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-70
LED maker—Luminus
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime38 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height147 mm145 mm
Head diameter / width25 mm28 mm
Weight84 g190 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
StrobeYesYes
ColoursBlackBlack
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