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Nitecore P20iX vs Nitecore T4K

What P20iX does better (2) and where T4K wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore P20iX
Nitecore · 2021P20iX
8.5Score
2 advantages≈ $120
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Nitecore T4K
Nitecore · 2021T4K
4.2Score
0 advantages≈ $90
5.5Brightness & throw5.4
8.6Build & durability2.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is P20iX better than T4K?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m vs 208 m+6%
  2. Peak beam intensity12,100 cd vs 10,820 cd+12%

Why is T4K better than P20iX?

T4K has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore P20iXNitecore P20iX≈ $1208.5
Nitecore T4KNitecore T4K≈ $904.2
Light output
Maximum output4,000 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity12,100 cd10,820 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m208 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs4—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, CR123A—
Maximum runtime350 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height142 mm—
Head diameter / width31 mm—
Weight116 g—
Modes & features
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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