Wait till you see the beam from this long throw TAC light | Nitecore P23i Review & Beam Test

[@ChrispyThings]

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[@stanleychamallas2331]

Chrispy Things [EDC] Leary of purchasing that light if you didn’t see a significant difference between 1500 and 3,000 thanks Stan

[@TallysVids]

Excellent video. I got this light last week and have used it a few times since then. Absolutely blown away with its performance and output. Its the perfect "fits in my trouser pocket" light for when I don't want to or need to take my Nitecore TM28. Most of my use comes from using it as a light I use for nature spotting, down my local river, countryside, and with its excellent range, and candela, and focused beam, makes it perfect for my uses. Obviously if I want the max reach, and extra brightness, then the TM28 gives me that. I didn't get this torch for its tactical applications, but more for a "fits in my trouser pocket" size of torch and obviously for its performance and light output and reach and its candela output. I really like the two modes. I find that I often switch between them either during my nature walks (for example if I am using turbo mode quite a bit, and don't want to physically keep the mode button pressed in to give me turbo access). Or if I am not using turbo mode, for example when going to and from the river area, and want the memory mode feature as I do need to switch the light off and then back on at certain points, and I then do not want the P23i to come back on, on 3000 lumens, but instead want it to remember the light level I had on before switching it off. And also to have access to the 1500 lumens option (which is not available in tactical mode). I find the P23i still gives me more than adequate flood width to light the full width of the path I am on, but still manages this and gives an excellent long reach to. I could not be happier with the P23i.

[@TallysVids]

I think the main reason that Nitecore include a Daily Mode on their tactical lights is because they know that not everyone who buys one, will use it in tactical applications. A lot of people (me included) buy tactical lights for their compact size, amazing amount of output and performance for such a compact size and also because people like/prefer the power button on the tail cap and typically tactical lights have them on here. Personally, I think it is a good idea on Nitecore's part to include both modes as it keeps everyone happy. If you buy the light purely for tactical applications, you can set it on tactical mode when you first receive it and then just forget about it.

[@FlashBro-r4w]

Yeah but that flush button? How intuitive is that from their previous models ?

[@omegarad123]

​@@FlashBro-r4wno accidental strobe

[@2fast2block]

I really like this light too. I've recently got this light. I looked a LOT at the competition. Each light has its trade offs and each user has their specific wants. For an EDC light that covers the range in variable brightness levels and cover distance ranges with a high candela, not to mention a reasonable price for the light and quality you're getting, this light is tough to beat. It has a daily use mode and a tactical mode. I find the tactical mode is great for my daily use too. You always have the turbo strobe available but in tactical mode, the main button is ready to go with turbo. With the mode button right under it, and knowing what lumen power I want, it's SO quick to adjust just the lumens I want. Yes, it's important to me that the light works as a defensive tool for first, upsetting the vision of an attacker(s) and second, to use as a striking tool. I love how it has the breaking glass metal points on the bezel to break glass if needed. Having to personally need and use a glass breaker to save someone in their car before, I don't take that tool for granted. Just saying, that the P23i has exceeded my expectations. I like so many brands but I'm developing a 'bias' for Nitecore.

[@todds2254]

Have you looked at the Acebeam P17?

[@2fast2block]

@@todds2254 yeah, it's a great light. The lumen modes are so right-on. Maybe someday I'll get just to get it. I understand lumens is one thing and candela is another, but I've become somewhat of a candela freak. Just last night I got a lux meter so I could put in the formula to get candela of a few lights I have. The P23i was about the 55,000 candela rating, My new Weltool T8 Plus was just below its listed Full Power of 94,000 cd and was more like 93,000 but the High mode was 45,000 instead of the listed 44,000. The P17 just doesn't reach the candela I want yet I understand it puts out more light for a great overall view. Right now I'm looking at the Weltool M8 Zoomable light. There lights are such quality. They don't have all the things that other lights offer, but what they do offer is awesome.

[@MrExcane]

Can we take a second and appreciate the Iron Maiden shirt? Awesome review as always. Having two modes like this is EXACTLY what Fenix needs to do on their “tactical” lights. Starting in high/turbo is a must for tac use. The rotary tailcap like on the PD36 TAC is fine, but their dual button lights need a true tactical setting.

[@Viosified]

Great review of the P23i! I think the dual user modes make this flashlight more versatile and I love it. I use the daily mode for simple tasks around the house which require varying intensity of brightness, and then switch to the tactical mode when going out for walks at night. The instant burst of turbo helps fend off agressive stray dogs.

[@AlrekArinbjorn]

The P23i has a tactical mode where it always starts at turbo. Like the P20iX does. You corrected yourself, good

[@ChrispyThings]

There’s a lot to go over with lights with dual modes. So when recording I have to go over them one by one but eventually I’ll get to it. Lol

[@skmfkr2]

completely agree with your final thoughts. idk why they didnt drop the 50 lumen instead of high. i use mine at work and mostly just use the 250 lumens in daily mode.

[@hugomiguel8647]

You can by the P23i tail cap in separate and put it in P20x :). They sell it in separate

[@JohnDoe-zg6fn]

Always love seeing your reviews on lights. Another great video sir. Thank you!

[@markpettie681]

Another excellent review my friend!! Absolutely love the SFT70! Nitecore should have put a moon/firefly mode in this torch!!

[@BradleyFrank-hu3xu]

No, don't drop the duel user mode Nitecore. Also, the way to switch between them is easy.

[@BradleyFrank-hu3xu]

Overall nice review & good beam shots. Probably best tactical EDC light 2023. Ordered mine, be here in a few days😊

[@FlashBro-r4w]

It did go HIin tactical mode… after it stepped down from turbo after 30seconds lol. It’s a 1,500 lumen light and it does well at it from what it looks like 👍🏼 I’m not not fond of the UI tho and thx for pointing that out. It does have very good spill/ throw though and fenix could learn from that. I like my fenix pd35 v.3 though. Very small form factor and long battery life with 3,500mah battery

[@michaelbaker5070]

I have the p20 Ix it is great

[@polymathematics5837]

Hello, do you prefer the P23i over the Fenix TK20R V2.0?

[@LV-42617]

I have a Nitecore MH12 SE and the newer MH12 Pro which I use both for tactical and non-tactical. They are smaller, have less weight and similar throwing distances (405/505 meters). The P23i is certainly nice but for me there is no need to buy it and even if I did not own the two MH-12's yet, I probably would still buy the MH12 SE which I prefer slightly over the MH12 Pro.

[@MrBlessed70]

Great light and love The Klarus style UI mode switch.I would have LOVED and extra 150 meters of throw on Turbo(to around 650-700 meters like Cyanski K3 version 2.0) with a longer runtime on Turbo before dropping down.

[@FlashBro-r4w]

You’ll have to sacrifice the bezel size of the light being bigger in order to have that. Otherwise nitecore a mark was to keep the overall light subcompact and small for pocket carry. For this reason I LOVE my fenix pd35 v.3. Different lights different strokes lol

[@omegarad123]

470 meters is pretty long throw..in truth throwers that can hit 300-350 meters would be plenty for anyone that actually use them daily ..I would say most people in general only use flashlights up to 50-100 meters..other than that people are just using flashlights for shock and awe with their friends.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Dang it... You beat me to it. Just released my review too. Awesome content Chrispy 🤜🤛

[@ChrispyThings]

Thanks buddy. I actually recorded this 3 weeks ago. Still chipping away at this pile of gear and trying to get caught up! I’ll check out your video tonight

[@MoorlanderEDC]

@@ChrispyThings I've got a backlogue too 🤣 such a hard life

[@N_T1]

Which flashlight would you recommend between the P23i and MH25s for police work?

[@LV-42617]

For what it's worth, I use a MH12 SE and MH12 Pro for tactical work (military) and the MH12 SE would always be my first choice. I can't comment on the P23 or MH25 since I don't have any of them.

[@aussie8114]

Brightness is not linear so 3,000 won’t be twice as bright as 1,500. I think that’s right. In tactical mode you sort of do have high because turbo would probably drop to high after about 30 seconds.

[@omegarad123]

Good call lol

[@LV-42617]

Agreed, 3000 to 1500 is an increase of about 25%

[@Studat]

I do like the spacing but it is missing the moon light mode. Especially for a tactical light.

[@ChrispyThings]

See I don’t mind the missing moonlight on tac lights. On my EDC lights I want 1 lumen moonlight.

[@Studat]

@@ChrispyThings What about law enforcement? 50 lumens blows out up close paperwork for example. Saying that I still ordered one, lol.

[@todds2254]

Have you tried the Acebeam P17? I'm trying to decide between the two. They use different emitters but I don't know what the real world difference is.

[@ChrispyThings]

No not yet

[@BN99239]

I know this is a bit of a different category, but how does this compare to the Nitecore TM9K Pro? I do want some range but how floody the beam is is also important to me. I mostly need something with 2-3h around 1500 lumens. The TM9K Pro is brighter and has longer runtime but I don't like that the battery is not removable.

[@ChrispyThings]

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[@BN99239]

@@ChrispyThings - I just watched that review actually! Great review but I wanted to see if the P23i has a wide enough spill since the 2h runtime on 1500 lumens is enough for what I need it for. I'm not sure from video footage alone if the 2000 lumens on high for the TM9K Pro is that much better than the 1500 lumens on high for the P23i.

[@BradleyFrank-hu3xu]

Also, there are 3 places the carry clip can go. It will deep carry also.

[@LawAbidingCitizen117]

What's the color temperature of this flashlight?

[@davidhalliwell6844]

Hi, I’d value your opinion on the P23i vs the MH40s Which gives the optimum performance. ?

[@rejeanpoirier6047]

Always looking forward watching your videos. Do you think you will be reviewing the Nitecore SRT7i in the near future?

[@zxyabc3374]

Hi SRT7i vs P23i Which one do you recommend 😊 Thank you

[@georgedavall9449]

CHRISPY You Sum Gum!!!! Nice review as usual, but really, @ 02:36?? I sent my P23i back, due to the reflector looking warped, and it had a warped shape to the spill. This light got so much right, but the one I bought, seemed ‘rushed to market?’ I may have just the one lemon that comes along every now and then? Yes, that vinyl holster was a turn off to me as well. I actually like some vinyl holsters ( I’m thinking Olight Warrior 3s !) But not this one. 👍👍👍✌🔦

[@idkwatnametopick3417]

Question about tailcap compatibility. Does the p23i tail cap fit and function on the p20ix?

[@Viosified]

Yes. I have both lights and the tail caps are interchangeable.

[@hustlas4ever]

Where do we place the O-ring? Thank you.

[@ChrispyThings]

It should have an o ring installed already. The spare is there just in case you need it

[@hustlas4ever]

@@ChrispyThings Thank you.

[@sciencestuff699]

Perception of brightness is non-linear, it takes 4 times the actual lumen output to be double as bright for our eyes, so 1500 to 3000 lumens doesn't look double the brightness, but may very well be.

[@Vinny708]

Which one is Your favourite medium size nitecore flash light ?

[@xochudeneg]

Is it brighter than Fenix PD36PRO ?

[@2fast2block]

The 23i is almost 3 times the candela of that Fenix.

[@jakespeckman1]

I am going to ask a noob question but could this be mounted to a AR? Tall switch? I know you are an EDC reviewer but .. seeing an application for it.

[@ChrispyThings]

Absolutely with the right mount

[@angelheart7643]

P23i or P20ix ???

[@andrexipita]

The only thing i don't like is the proprietary battery they use. you can't use any other brand of 21700 batteries.

[@cuongnguyentranhuy8117]

I want nitecore srt6i

[@2fast2block]

Me too but the overall size makes me happy with sticking with the 23i for EDC.

[@AGC828]

A light that that doesn't know if it wants to be an EDC light or a thrower. :) I'd say it's an expensive EDC light that "does a little throwing"...55k candela...not that much these days...dedicated thowers like the Thrunite Cagtapult V6 are more capable and 1/3 less money..... Nitecore--well made lights but just a tad on the pricey side...in the same group as a Fenix and Olights. I'd rather get an olight Jasvalot Mini for less money....if THROW-ability was the goal... I have a 2014 Nitecore P19 EDC/"tactical oriented light...lots of lumens power on each mode but setp like a "tactical light" in that you need to click the tail switch to turn it on and off but to change lumen modes you use the side switch...not practical. I didn't kow better then picking ...heh...If you're getting an EDC light then ALL functios should be controlled by the side switch...."tactical"? then ALL functions controlled via the tail switch ONE-handed...and be a thrower...IMHO..

[@ChrispyThings]

Nailed it!

[@georgedavall9449]

I’m with you Andersen C! I SO WANTED to LUV this light, but I ended up sending it back. Now I may have just got a ‘Friday’ light, (if there is such a thing in Jina?). My little MH12SE almost keeps up with it, so I think the 3000 Lumens rating is a little optimistic? But the kicker was the funky beam spill. It was kind of a lopsided ‘Cloverleaf,’ like the old 4 emitter NiteCores. I’m thinking the TM16GT, which I own and love. I was told by NiteCore Store, and Charles BridgTec it was normal and due to the strike bezel? I don't know, but I sent it back. Just FYI for y’all out there! Peace

[@twosix_00]

This or Fenix Tk20r v2?? 🤔🤔🤔

[@xalos911]

Im also trying to decide between the 2. P23i is cheaper $$

[@twosix_00]

@@xalos911 so,do you decide?

[@udahen4558]

does this flashlight have memory function?

[@todds2254]

I believe it does in daily mode

[@kevinharvey1922]

How can I order this flash light?

[@ChrispyThings]

Link in the description

[@guyfromsac1]

Why drop the Daily mode? You can set it for tactical and you're done. Some of us will keep in Daily so we're not blinded when we turn it on in the middle of the night. We can set it to tactical if we feel the need. No loss to anyone, unless they take it away ...

[@twrcrew8852]

as an owner of all P series in the current spectrum, I will say that claiming this light "can tail stand" should be taken VERY lightly. Because the compressed hoops at the bottom are slightly curved and VERY thin, completely compromising their sturdiness if the surface is not perfectly flat and vibration free. bump the table once or slightly blow/ graze the light and it's toppling over guaranteed. I would NOT trust this tail cap design for tail standing at all for this reason. Consider it a revision that nitecore made in order to give you a place to - finally - install the included lanyard which you couldn't for the prior 3 generations of P series lights (even though they *always* came in the package with one, hilariously enough), and secondly it aids in accidental button presses when holstered or bumped. ironically making it slightly more difficult to use in the optional NTH32 hard shell holster that comes with a hardened surround for the tail cap to eliminate accidental activation (which the P23i tail hoops graze on when holstering the light. It was designed around the P20 and P20iX. but still DOES work with p23i if you don't mind carving a mild groove in the holster where it hits over time)

[@igangutz3829]

You are holding the flashlight the wrong way it hurts your thumb pressing the mode switch. Tweak the flashlight a bit so you can press the mode switch using your thumb's side part.

[@ChrispyThings]

I’m not holding anything the wrong way

[@truckindawg1]

Wrong, you can access turbo immediately by putting it in tactical mode

[@ChrispyThings]

Didn’t I say that in this video? So who are you calling wrong bud?

[@shhazretleri4874]

5000k :S

[@georgedavall9449]

There, @ 06:40, you can see that flunked up beam pattern, and you called it good? Come on Bruh! To each their own. This had one emitter, and it should have made a nice even spill! IMO !!!!!!!!!!!! Peace!

[@ChrispyThings]

Yes, I called it good. Not sure what you mean here

[@georgedavall9449]

@@ChrispyThings Come on Bruh! 😃 Now I’m a SUBscriber, and I LUV ya channel, but the point I was making was the odd shaped ‘spill’ to the beam. Mine had very similar, and some artifacts in the beam. Even Charles mentioned ‘artifacts’ in one of his videos, of another light, not this one. It should have the hot spot and then a nice round concentric spill to the output, IMO! Did I ‘splain’ it better for ya CHRISPY? 🤝

[@aleks2194]

The UI on this seems awful, have to choose between a direct turbo or a high mode etc seems off putting

[@omegarad123]

Awful?. in what world?..you must be an olight fan that thinks tactical flashlights are suppose to throw 600m-1000m 😂

[@aleks2194]

@@omegarad123 ive have never tried an oliight

[@omegarad123]

Still doesn't make sense how ui is (awful)..in my opinion the p23i is the poster child for the perfect flashlight.

[@omegarad123]

It's only direct turbo in tactical..in daily mode you have ultra low..low ..medium .. high and hold for turbo..let off it goes back whatever setting you were on before you held for turbo..so if you were in low before you hit turbo when you let off turbo..it goes back to low.

[@aleks2194]

@@omegarad123 i know… ive had one for 4 months

[@hobofoshitsho8999]

If you don't need both user modes then don't use them. I have uses for both. I actually have several reasons for both. I won't go into it unless you want to know.

[@omegarad123]

No kidding ..once in tactical it stays in tactical..kind of a negative bullet point for no reason..I prefer daily personally.

[@markpettie681]

The battery indicator light being on all the time is freakin a brilliantly dumb idea! WTF??

[@Djeseret]

There is a big... problem with this flashlight, the light is very good, very good, BUT almost... everything else is just annoying, stupid and bad, despite the superior light, I wouldn't buy this because it would drive me crazy through the way it works. I'd rather take a worse light and a perfect function, than the other way around. So I choose the KLarus XT11GT Pro instead, not as bright light at a long distance, but a pleasure to use, wonderful at every point. And if the power grid goes down so you can't charge, then you're left with a useless flashlight, Totally unacceptable, XT11GT can use regular batteries, purely a safety issue. The technology must also work after a disaster. Nitecore P23i obviously only work as long as the power you have lasts. KLarus strike bezel in hardened steel with an aggressive shape, that can also be unscrewed, is completely superior to this blunt design. And the Klarus Switch buttons are so superior that it's downright ridiculous. Great light, but why is everything else so mediocre...