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Nitecore P30i vs Nitecore EDC17
Nitecore P30i ($139.95) vs Nitecore EDC17 ($94.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Nitecore P30i | Nitecore EDC17 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.95 | $94.95 |
| Weight | 255.5g | 106g |
| Material | Aluminum alloy, HA III hard-anodized | — |
| Output | 2000lm max | 1,500 lumens (white LED) |
| Battery | 1x 21700i (included) or 2x CR123/RCR123 | Built-in 1,500mAh Li-ion, USB-C |
| Weight | 255.5g (Nitecore published) | 106g (3.74 oz, Nitecore product page) |
| Weight basis | Not stated on page | — |
| Throw | — | 230 m |
| Size | — | 123 x 32 x 16 mm |
| Extras | — | UV light and green laser |
Pros & Cons
Nitecore P30i
- Cell and CR123 magazine in the box
- Aluminum body with HA III finish
- 2,000 lm output
- 255.5 g is heavy for pocket carry
- Page does not say if weight includes the cell
Nitecore EDC17
- Flat 16 mm body that pocket-clips like a pen
- 1,500 lumens and 230 m of throw
- UV light and green laser in the same body
- 106 g with the battery inside
- $94.95, well above a plain EDC flashlight
- Built-in battery, so no swapping a spare
- A laser pointer is a feature many carriers never use
Nitecore EDC17 is the better value at $94.95. Both are part of our curated flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.