Nitecore P30i (2021) review

2021

Cree XHP35 HI LED

2000 lm output

250000 cd intensity

1 x 21700 Li-Ion battery

The Nitecore P30i (P30I) released in 2021. It uses Cree XHP35 HI LED, SMO reflector and 1 x 21700 Li-Ion battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 2000 lm output, 250000 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 1000 m.

This light has 5 modes of lighting. The memory function is a nice feature, the light will remember the last used mode. The P30i flashlight is rechargeable easily via USB port.

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Nitecore P30i specifications
Nitecore P30i pictures
Nitecore P30i comparisons

Nitecore P30i (P30I) specifications

Brand	Nitecore
Name	P30i
Type	P30I
Rating	★★★★★ Rated 3/5 based on 972 user votes.
Launch	2021
Form	flashlight

Body

The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive ﬁnish.

Weight	255.5 g
Length	177.5 mm
Head diameter	65 mm
Material	aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Colors	black

System

The emitter of P30i manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The P30i has a smooth reflector. The properly focused smooth reflector gives you a more cohesive hotspot and therefore throws better. It has an AR coated lens.

Emitter	Cree XHP35 HI LED
Color temperature	6500 K
Reflector	SMO
Lens	toughtened AR coated glass
Switch	electronic side, mechanical rear

Performance

The throw is the calculated distance in meters at which the flashlight produces a light intensity of 0.25 lux. The candela per lumen (cd/lm) ratio can be used to determine if a flashlight has a spot or flood type beam. Well-focused spot beams can be over 100 cd/lm, tactical flashlights are typically between 20-100 cd/lm, and work lights are less than 10 cd/lm.

Flux	2000 lm
Intensity	250000 cd
Throw	1000 m
CD/LM factor	125

Software

The P30i has mode memory. Mode memory means that the light will remember the mode you were using when the light was last turned off, and when you turn it on again. It has the SOS beacon function for an emergency situation. The SOS flashes Morse code so you can signal for help when needed.

Modes	5 modes
Mode memory	yes
Ramping mode	no
Strobe	no
SOS/Beacon	yes

Features

The battery indicator lets you know when the battery is low, charging, or fully charged. This flashlight can charge the battery with an integrated charger, and it works with any USB power source. This flashlight has a built-in low voltage protection (LVP) to prevent damage to the cell from over-discharge, so protected cells are not necessary. The built-in thermal control automatically adjusts brightness output to prevent overheating.

Battery	1 x 21700 Li-Ion battery
Battery indicator	yes
Charger port	USB Type-C
LVP	yes
Thermal regulation	yes
Protection	IP68
Impact resistance	1 m
AUX LEDs	no
Magnetic	no

Accessories

It comes with a battery. The battery must be fully charged before you first use your P30i. The package includes a holster to safely store your flashlight. The clip is useful to keep the light secured in your pocket.

Package contents	CR123 battery magazine NL2150HPi battery RSW2i remote switch USB Type-C cable clip green light filter gun mount holster red light filter spare o-ring

The performance of the Nitecore P30i flashlight is measured according to the ANSI / NEMA FL1 Standard 30 seconds after switching the light on. The ANSI/NEMA FL1 2009 Standard is a set of flashlight performance guidelines.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Nitecore P30i, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.