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Nitecore P23i vs Olight Prowess

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

Nitecore P23i
Nitecore · 2022P23i
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ $100
vs
Olight Prowess
Olight · 2024Prowess
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $100
Higher score
7.4Brightness & throw6.7
7.8Build & durability7.1

Why is P23i better than Prowess?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)468 m vs 245 m+91%

Why is Prowess better than P23i?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 5,000 lm+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore P23iNitecore P23i≈ $1008.8
Olight ProwessOlight Prowess≈ $1008.9
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm5,000 lm
Peak beam intensity54,760 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)468 m245 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—10
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—130 mm
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
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