Nitecore P20i vs Nitecore P10i
Quick take: The Nitecore P10i costs $10 less; the Nitecore P20i throws farther (340m vs 297m); the Nitecore P20i runs longer on high (2 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Nitecore P20i | Nitecore P10i |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70 | $60 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | Tactical |
| Lumens | 1,800 lm | 1,800 lm |
| Candela | 29,000 cd | 22,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 340m | 297m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 1.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 18650 |
| LED | Luminus SST-40 | Luminus SST-40 |
| Beam type | Throw | Balanced |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | 4 Stepped |
| UI | Dual Switch | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 3.6 oz | 3.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.0 in | 5.5 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 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
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