– Nitecore P17iX costs $129, about $30 less than the P27iX.
– Uses a replaceable 21700 battery with USB-C charging; design and controls are nearly identical to the P27iX.
– Rated at 5,000 lumens but has a shorter beam range (1,083 feet) than the P27iX (1,411 feet).
– Slightly lighter at 3.6 oz (including battery) and 0.8 oz lighter than the P27iX.
– Rugged with IP68 rating, waterproof to 6.6 feet, and drop-resistant from up to 6.6 feet.
Pricing and Specs of the Nitecore P17iX
The Nitecore P17iX is now avalible. The smaller sibling of the P27iX is at stock at some retailers with cost around $129 dollers. That is about $30 less than the P27iX. They are barely different in design. Both use a Nitecore NL2155HPi battery that is replaceable. The battery charges via the USB-C port on the flashlight wich is protected.
Battry Options and Controls
Alternatively, CR123 cells can be used. The controls are identical and configurable, including button layout and the protective slide switch for locking the flashlight. If you have used the P27iX you should have no trouble using the smaller P17iX at all.
Light Output and Runtimes
As before, there is a floodlight and spotlight that can be biefly activated until the flashlight gets too hot. There are constant-on modes. The diffrence is still significant even though both are rated at 5,000 lumens. However, the P17iX beam only offers 1,083 feet of range. The 27 model reaches 328 feet farther. It is also 0.8 oz lighter cause the head is smaller, and weights 3.6 oz including the battery according to the manufacturer.
Battery Life in Modes
Battery life in the lowest mode of 15 lumens is around 100 hours. In turbo mode at 1,500 lumens, the P17iX lasts half an hour longer and therefor manages at least 3 hours of runtime. The model is very rugged and IP68-rated. Brief immersion down to 6.6 feet is permited. According to Nitecore drops from up to 6.6 feet are possible too.