Nitecore P10i vs Nitecore HC60 V2
Quick take: The Nitecore HC60 V2 costs $5 less; the Nitecore P10i is brighter (1,800 vs 1,200 lm); the Nitecore P10i throws farther (297m vs 200m); the Nitecore HC60 V2 runs longer on high (2.5 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Nitecore P10i | Nitecore HC60 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60 | $55 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | Right-Angle |
| Lumens | 1,800 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Candela | 22,000 cd | 10,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 297m | 200m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 2.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| LED | Luminus SST-40 | Luminus SST-40 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Dual Switch | Simple |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 3.2 oz | 2.6 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.0 in | 4.3 x 1.1 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
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 HC60 V2
- ✓Emitter near-centred in a T-shaped body — better balanced than offset designs
- ✓1,200 lumens with a genuinely useful 400-lumen second step
- ✓V2 headband adjustment stays put, with a rubbery front strip that grips
- ✓USB-C charging on the V2
- ✓Rugged anodised aluminium build suited to hunting and outdoor work
- ✗Gets hot enough on sustained high to make your head sweat
- ✗Heavier than plastic headlamps
- ✗Output at the top end is thermally limited
- ✗The aluminium body transmits that heat straight to your forehead
- ✗Overkill for casual around-the-house use