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Nitecore P20iX vs Olight Prowess

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

Nitecore P20iX
Nitecore · 2021P20iX
8.5Score
0 advantages≈ $120
vs
Olight Prowess
Olight · 2024Prowess
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
5.5Brightness & throw6.7
8.6Build & durability7.1

Why is P20iX better than Prowess?

P20iX has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Prowess better than P20iX?

  1. Maximum output4,000 lm vs 5,000 lm+25%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m vs 245 m+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore P20iXNitecore P20iX≈ $1208.5
Olight ProwessOlight Prowess≈ $1008.9
Light output
Maximum output4,000 lm5,000 lm
Peak beam intensity12,100 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m245 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs410
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime350 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height142 mm—
Head diameter / width31 mm130 mm
Weight116 g—
Modes & features
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
ColoursBlack—
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