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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
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ $100
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Nitecore P30i
Nitecore · 2021P30i
9.3Score
2 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
7.4Brightness & throw8.2
7.8Battery & charging8.3
7.8Build & durability7.8

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≈ $1008.8
Nitecore P30iNitecore P30i≈ $1409.3
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
Body material—Aluminium
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—177 mm
Head diameter / width—65 mm
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
StrobeYes—
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