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Nitecore P27iX vs Nitecore P10iX
Nitecore P27iX ($159.95) vs Nitecore P10iX ($99.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Nitecore P27iX | Nitecore P10iX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.95 | $99.95 |
| Weight | 201g | 79.5g |
| Weight | 7.09 oz / 201g (nitecorestore.com spec table) | 79.5g (Nitecore published) |
| Output | 5000 lumens max | 4000lm max |
| Beam distance | 470 yards | — |
| Battery | 5500mAh NL2155HPi 21700, 18W USB-C | 1x 21700i (included) or 2x CR123/RCR123 |
| Rating | IP68, 2 m impact | — |
| Size | 5.63 x 1.26 x 1.02 in | — |
| Material | — | Aluminum alloy, HA III hard-anodized |
| Weight basis | — | Not stated on page |
Pros & Cons
Nitecore P27iX
- 5000 lumens with 470 yard throw
- Floodlight, mixed and spotlight beam modes
- IP68 and 2 m impact rating
- Rapid Lock switch prevents accidental activation
- 201g and 5.63 in is a lot to pocket
- Turbo is 1500 lumens sustained mode, 5000 only in special modes
- Wants a Nitecore i Series 21700 for best output
- $160 is steep for a light this size
Nitecore P10iX
- 4,000 lm in a 79.5 g light
- 21700 cell included
- Accepts CR123 as a fallback
- Page does not say if 79.5 g includes the cell
- High output is heat-limited on a small body
Nitecore P10iX is the better value at $99.95. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.