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Nitecore P20i UV vs Nitecore P23i

What P20i UV does better (0) and where P23i wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore P20i UV
Nitecore · 2021P20i UV
5.7Score
0 advantages≈ $100
vs
Nitecore P23i
Nitecore · 2022P23i
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw7.4
3.3Battery & charging7.8
7.8Build & durability7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is P20i UV better than P23i?

P20i UV has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is P23i better than P20i UV?

  1. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 3,000 lm+67%
  2. Peak beam intensity28,220 cd vs 54,760 cd+94%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)336 m vs 468 m+39%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore P20i UVNitecore P20i UV≈ $1005.7
Nitecore P23iNitecore P23i≈ $1008.8
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity28,220 cd54,760 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)336 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 runtime18 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Can tail-stand—Yes
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
StrobeYesYes
UV lightYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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