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Nitecore P23i vs Nitecore P30i

What P23i does better (1) and where P30i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore P23i
Nitecore · 2022P23i
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $100
vs
Nitecore P30i
Nitecore · 2021P30i
9.5Score
2 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw8.6
7.6Battery & charging8.3
6.4Build & durability8.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

P23iP30i
28 × 14565 × 177
P23iP30iDifference
Length / height145 mm177 mm−32 mm
Head diameter / width28 mm65 mm−37 mm

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

Why is P23i better than P30i?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 2,000 lm+50%

Why is P30i better than P23i?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)468 m vs 999 m2.1×
  2. Peak beam intensity54,760 cd vs 249,500 cd4.6×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore P23iNitecore P23i≈ $1008.4
Nitecore P30iNitecore P30i≈ $1409.5
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity54,760 cd249,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)468 m999 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Length / height145 mm177 mm
Head diameter / width28 mm65 mm
Weight190 g—
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
StrobeYes—
ColoursBlack—
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