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Nitecore P10i vs Nitecore P30i

What P10i does better (0) and where P30i wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore P10i
Nitecore · 2020P10i
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ $80
vs
Nitecore P30i
Nitecore · 2021P30i
9.5Score
4 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
6.1Brightness & throw8.6
5.2Battery & charging8.3
9.0Build & durability8.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

P10iP30i
25 × 14765 × 177
P10iP30iDifference
Length / height147 mm177 mm−30 mm
Head diameter / width25 mm65 mm−40 mm

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

Why is P10i better than P30i?

P10i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is P30i better than P10i?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)290 m vs 999 m3.4×
  2. Peak beam intensity21,020 cd vs 249,500 cd11.9×
  3. Maximum runtime38 h vs 100 h2.6×
  4. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 2,000 lm+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore P10iNitecore P10i≈ $806.0
Nitecore P30iNitecore P30i≈ $1409.5
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity21,020 cd249,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)290 m999 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime38 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height147 mm177 mm
Head diameter / width25 mm65 mm
Weight84 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
Switch—Dual switches
StrobeYes—
ColoursBlack—
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