Nitecore P20i vs Nitecore EX7
Quick take: The Nitecore P20i costs $9.950000000000003 less; the Nitecore EX7 is brighter (6,000 vs 1,800 lm); the Nitecore EX7 throws farther (500m vs 340m); the Nitecore EX7 runs longer on high (570 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Nitecore P20i | Nitecore EX7 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $99.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | EDC |
| Lumens | 1,800 lm | 6,000 lm |
| Candela | 29,000 cd | 63,470 cd |
| Beam distance | 340m | 500m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 570 hrs (max) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | Luminus SST-40 | 4x 5-core M515S |
| Beam type | Throw | Balanced |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | Stepped, 3 beam patterns |
| UI | Dual Switch | |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 3.6 oz | 4.9 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.0 in | 5.1 x 1.4 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | — |
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