Nitecore P20i vs Nitecore EDC23
Quick take: The Nitecore P20i costs $5 less; the Nitecore EDC23 is brighter (2,500 vs 1,800 lm); the Nitecore P20i throws farther (340m vs 280m); the Nitecore P20i runs longer on high (2 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Nitecore P20i | Nitecore EDC23 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70 | $75 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | EDC |
| Lumens | 1,800 lm | 2,500 lm |
| Candela | 29,000 cd | 20,720 cd |
| Beam distance | 340m | 280m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 1.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | Built-in |
| LED | Luminus SST-40 | NiteLab UHi 25 |
| Beam type | Throw | Balanced |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Dual Switch | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| CRI | 70 | 65 |
| Weight | 3.6 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 P20i
- ✓1,800 lumens with 344 m of throw — genuine reach for a duty light
- ✓IP68 to two metres and rated for a 1 m drop
- ✓Well-proportioned body with natural grip from the wider head and tail
- ✓Included NTH20 holster fits a wide belt range and MOLLE
- ✓USB-C charging with Power Delivery support
- ✗Only takes CR123A pairs or Nitecore's proprietary i-series 21700
- ✗The proprietary cell can only be charged inside the light
- ✗The pocket clip's bend radius doesn't suit a light this thick
- ✗Cool 6500K SST-40 with low colour rendering
- ✗Three levels plus strobe is a thin mode set for the price
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