Nitecore P20i Review plus Pros & Cons

[@preparedmind101]

The strobe is more effective than the Klarus. USB charging is pretty fast so not sweating the dumb battery. Lot of these new lights lately are pushing too hard and get hot quick. P20i is my current favorite tac light. In my pocket right now is my trusty Fenix UC35 that's a few years old. Old Skool light you don't have to spray with liquid nitrogen after 1 min.

[@Gieszkanne]

The some new fenix lights get very hot fast. I have just seen a review about a TK16 V2 where he mentioned it. I myself had ecperienced that the PD32 V2 get very hot quickly. Also the Klarus XT2CR Pro. And Olight m2r Warrior pro.

[@TheKimjoh560]

Refer to the manual. You can actually reprogram the light from "tactical mode" into "daily mode". In the latter it will start on whatever setting last used. This makes a little more sense because its not a very good tactical light. I base that opinion around actually using it in a tactical application during the course of a year: I work in private security and law enforcement. Every time I've made a somewhat violent arrest the light would fall out of the flimsy plastic holster. The button would also often catch on my my vest and get turned on. Since I replaced the holster for a nitecore cordura one this almost started a fire in my car as the cordura melted. I dropped the light from a fairly low height onto concrete. It landed on its side but the lens still shattered. I doubt this would ever survive being used as glassbreaker or striking tool. This might have some tactical features but its not a tool a picky professional should concider using. I would recommend looking at the Olight Warrior 3s instead. Similiar price and features, slightly more compact, a little brighter and alot more durable. I did replace the lense because overall I like the light alot and I still get alot of use out of in in civilian life.

[@OGBladeReviews]

Is what it is - Designed for tactical, as you say. I wouldn't want to be a LEO and have to turn on my light in a hurry, only to have it come on at 15 lumens, etc. Simple & effective use and design. Pretty much foolproof, which is what you want, under pressure. Topped mine off with the Nitecore TSL10i signal light tail cap, which is certainly worth a look. 👍

[@nickmartin8495]

You are correct sir

[@steinhavardludvigsen1598]

Great review. I got the newer P20i UV. Not because it has UV light, but because it has both daily mode and tactical mode.

[@livingsurvival]

Nice.

[@Texasprepper]

How do you like it?

[@noctilucent7396]

Thinking about going that route

[@Labrador7]

Thanks for the video, nice review. I think Klarus really nailed it with the UI and their Outdoor mode.

[@Moaximenes]

Hi, Is it possible to turn on the flashlight without making a clicking noise? Because in tactical training this noise can be fatal and deliver the operator's location.

[@Buster_928]

If you light someone up, your position is already a given. You can silently half-press and signal if need be.

[@Moaximenes]

@@Buster_928 thanks!

[@STARHEXALKNIVES]

Yes it can silent signaling.. replace the tail cap with tsl10

[@likeris2]

can you activate 1800 power with "mode" button when mid light on? I know you can do this on P20ix model.

[@learnshareevolve1842]

Looking to pick up the P20i for edc. All of the potential issues, mostly seem like 'features' to me ; - ). I had the Klarus XT and lost it in the woods. 2300 Lumens is a lot of fun, but I'm now seeking a tighter beam and hoping that holster works as good as it looks. That said, I would definitely by the Klarus XT again, and would possibly be a better choice for normal people. Great review!

[@TheJakobLott]

I got the 4K ...how do they compare ? The 4K is really floody but not much throw

[@mdmilhomens2852]

How does it compare to the new klarus e3? Would be great if u could review it too!

[@kayw816]

Sry for my bad English, how long it hold the 1800 lumen? After 2 min it step down? Greetings

[@alayoubi9297]

Thanks for this review, i wonder if this flashlight able to take olight battery 21700 and function with it

[@nickmartin8495]

No it’s proprietary

[@chapsgarage608]

Muito bom o seu vídeo , me esclareceu várias dúvidas ...

[@bronsonlejour9239]

I just picked up the Klarus XT21C over this Nitecore P20i, I feel like I made the right choice. P20i will probably end up in my car's glove box.

[@DarkFire515]

Great review! Does this light have a tailcap that can be unscrewed slightly to lock out the light?

[@cleandellcathey5540]

Yes

[@pagaz2035]

I have a p20i. No, it not difficult to find the buttons.

[@yourpalcraig]

How have klarus lights served you? I had a klarus a while back and it crapped out on me :(

[@livingsurvival]

Klarus is one of my favorite brands.

[@LaughingMan44]

It can use CR123 at lower 1100 lumens, and vape batteries I think

[@QKicks]

Just snagged one with a discount! Can't wait

[@PREPFORIT]

I like it but yes the main button design is questionable. Thanks for the review !

[@phillipmarlowe0525]

Nice light. I not a fan of the protruding button. Otherwise I like it.

[@kennethlow6619]

It’s perfect for law enforcement and tactical use. It’s a complete nuisance for the average user. Unless you’re always outdoors in a wide open area, you’re going to blind yourself whenever you turn the light on since it comes on at full turbo mode. I made the mistake of buying this light thinking it would be useful for my job as a repairman

[@carlostovar8585]

🤔

[@Texasprepper]

Take it out of tactical mode

[@hesatwitchyone]

Yea, my ol mh12s has the ability to go into normal mode and tactical with some tricky inputs. I really don't see nitecore removing that function, especially on a light like this. It's on allot of other lights to of their's too. Nitecore usually doesn't slip up on a massive mistake like that imo. I haven't researched this light but Im sure you can take it out of tactical mode? (aka max brightness momentary only) That's exactly what my mh12s does in tactical mode. I just got the srt7gt and the infanite brightness adjustment ring is AMAZING. It's hard to go back to any flashlight now, even though it's a thrower mainly.

[@carlostovar8585]

The p22r was so much better. Idk why they discontinued it. 😞

[@STR8SICCC]

No pocket clip?!

[@livingsurvival]

Yes it comes with one.

[@STR8SICCC]

@@livingsurvival ahh okay!

[@Baruch-Hashem]

holster belt clip

[@livingsurvival]

@@Baruch-Hashem and a regular clip.

[@joseeduardobarrundia1998]

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[@chefalbino]

the propretary batt. makes it a nono for me.

[@Baruch-Hashem]

This type of battery will last over a decade for most as it is chargable over 500 times and come with a converter sleve to take CR123 batteries .

[@livingsurvival]

@@Baruch-Hashem I agree. Buy a backup 5000mah and you’re set.

[@outbackeddie]

@@livingsurvival Did you try using another 21700 battery in there to see what happens? I can't believe that it won't work with a 21700 from another manufacturer. If so, that's a really stupid design.

[@aggaviriyo790]

@@outbackeddie that's just the way it is mate. You gotta sacrifice something to play. At least it can still use 2 cr123 batteries

[@outbackeddie]

I love the features of this flashlight (even without a really low lumens mode), but being forced to use a special Nitecore battery is probably a deal-breaker for me. If I'm out somewhere and the battery goes dead, I want the ability to pop in one of my other non-Nitecore 21700 batteries at least temporarily. I think this flashlight will work with CR-123's so I don't see why it won't work with other 21700 batteries as long as you don't try to charge them in the flashlight.

[@aggaviriyo790]

I don't think this light was meant to be used as your only light. If you really want to use this, have a secondary light

[@nickmartin8495]

Buy one additional battery to keep charged and rotate them

[@flipteezy]

i had to remove my headphones a couple times as i thought it was my kids playing in the background. nice review! i added this to my amazon cart.

[@grovypathfinder]

Excellent review, well done 👏

[@alonsoar6]

I just paid 70 bucks on eBay for this I am a current rent a cop 😂 this works awesome very powerful

[@Filzkiiz]

👍& SuBB!! Datz wat i did..😁😊😎!! Nice bro..

[@drcsep]

Great video.

[@Venom-nk8nd]

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[@ARTOFWAR2008]

Not bad for 5 bucks.

[@aggaviriyo790]

???

[@ARTOFWAR2008]

@@aggaviriyo790 means it cost less than five bucks to make. Price gouging on knives.

[@aggaviriyo790]

@@ARTOFWAR2008 I shouldn't have had replied to this comment, should I...?

[@sticks7971]

Don’t forget …. Made in China

[@ludoA.K.A]

Aujourd'hui, qu'est-ce qui n'est plus fabriqué en Chine ? En termes de couteaux et de lampes torches, le "Made in China" est presque devenu un gage de qualité 🤔

[@Caoimhin7-4]

What do YOU recommend then.!?🙄

[@sticks7971]

Really its a matter of choice. Always better to buy American. That being said , almost every market is flooded with Chinese manufacturing. Its easy just to click and order, with no research ( being lazy). And btw, being lazy IS a viable option. Not going to pretend it isn’t.