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Nitecore P10i vs Nitecore P23i

What P10i does better (0) and where P23i wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore P10i
Nitecore · 2020P10i
5.0Score
0 advantages≈ $80
vs
Nitecore P23i
Nitecore · 2022P23i
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
5.2Brightness & throw7.4
4.4Battery & charging7.8
7.8Build & durability7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is P10i better than P23i?

P10i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

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≈ $805.0
Nitecore P23iNitecore P23i≈ $1008.8
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
Can tail-stand—Yes
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
StrobeYesYes
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