Nitecore P10i vs Nitecore EDC23
Quick take: The Nitecore EDC23 costs $5 less; the Nitecore EDC23 is brighter (2,500 vs 1,800 lm); the Nitecore P10i throws farther (297m vs 280m).
| Spec | Nitecore P10i | Nitecore EDC23 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $75 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | EDC |
| Lumens | 1,800 lm | 2,500 lm |
| Candela | 22,000 cd | 20,720 cd |
| Beam distance | 297m | 280m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 1.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | Built-in |
| LED | Luminus SST-40 | NiteLab UHi 25 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Dual Switch | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| CRI | 70 | 65 |
| Weight | 3.2 oz | 3.6 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.0 in | 4.0 x 1.2 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 2 Year |
What owners report
Nitecore P10i
- ✓1,800 lumens and 290 m of reach with over 21,100 candela
- ✓Two rear switches with instant strobe access
- ✓Less bulky than the P20i while keeping the 21700 cell
- ✓Complete package: battery, cable, lanyard, holster and adapter
- ✓USB-C charging at the head under a sealing cover
- ✗The supplied holster is flimsy
- ✗Blue LED battery indicator is less intuitive than green/red would be
- ✗The tactical interface makes it poorly suited to household use
- ✗Only three levels plus strobe
- ✗Cool SST-40-W with low colour rendering
Nitecore EDC23
- ✓Measured peak intensity above the claim — 24,464 cd and 313 m of real throw
- ✓OLED readout showing output and remaining charge
- ✓Flat slab shape carries far better than a tube light
- ✓Dual rear e-switches with instant turbo and strobe access
- ✓Around 1 hour 37 minutes on high from a small internal cell
- ✗Internal 1,500mAh cell can't be swapped — the light is finite
- ✗Turbo is limited to ten seconds
- ✗IP54 is splash resistance only, not weatherproofing
- ✗About 64 CRI — poor colour rendering
- ✗Two years of warranty, reflecting the built-in battery