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Nitecore P23i vs RovyVon S23

What P23i does better (0) and where S23 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore P23i
Nitecore · 2022P23i
8.4Score
0 advantages≈ $100
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RovyVon S23
RovyVon · 2022S23
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ $130
8.0Brightness & throw8.9
7.6Battery & charging7.3
6.4Build & durability4.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is P23i better than S23?

P23i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is S23 better than P23i?

  1. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 4,000 lm+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore P23iNitecore P23i≈ $1008.4
RovyVon S23RovyVon S23≈ $1308.1
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm4,000 lm
Peak beam intensity54,760 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)468 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—65 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—2.5 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Length / height145 mm—
Head diameter / width28 mm—
Weight190 g188 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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