Nitecore P10 V2 vs Nitecore P23i size comparison
The Nitecore P23i is 4 mm (0.16 in) shorter than the Nitecore P10 V2, and 6 mm wider at its widest point.
The Nitecore P23i is 4 mm (0.16 in) shorter than the Nitecore P10 V2, and 6 mm wider at its widest point.
Dimensions
| Nitecore P10 V2 Check price ↗ | Nitecore P23i Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 148 mm (5.83 in) | 144 mm (5.67 in)−4 mm |
| Head / width | 25 mm (0.98 in) | 31 mm (1.22 in)+6 mm |
| Body | 25 mm (0.98 in) | 25 mm (0.98 in)same |
| Weight | 95 g listed | — |
| Battery | 18650 / 2x CR123A | 21700 |
| Max output | 1,100 lm | 3,000 lm |
| Throw | 201 m | 470 m |
| Type | Tactical | Tactical |
| Price | $54.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $99.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced Retailer weight (297 g) looks inconsistent with this size; omitted until confirmed |
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P10 V2 vs P23i: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore P23i is the shorter light: 144 mm (5.67 in) against 148 mm (5.83 in), a difference of 4 mm (3%). At its widest point the Nitecore P10 V2 is 6 mm slimmer (25 vs 31 mm).
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore P23i is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 1,100 lm for the Nitecore P10 V2, 173% more. For beam distance the Nitecore P23i reaches further: 470 m vs 201 m rated throw (134% more).
Battery
The Nitecore P10 V2 runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the Nitecore P23i runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore P10 V2 was $54.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Nitecore P23i $99.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Nitecore P10 V2 cost $45.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are tactical lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Nitecore P10 V2 if you want a slimmer profile (6 mm narrower). Choose the Nitecore P23i if you want a shorter light (4 mm shorter), more output (3,000 lm vs 1,100 lm) and longer throw (470 m vs 201 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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P10 V2 vs P23i FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore P10 V2 or the Nitecore P23i?
The Nitecore P23i is the shorter light: 144 mm (5.67 in) against 148 mm (5.83 in), a difference of 4 mm (3%). At its widest point the Nitecore P10 V2 is 6 mm slimmer (25 vs 31 mm).
Which is brighter, the Nitecore P10 V2 or the Nitecore P23i?
The Nitecore P23i is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 1,100 lm for the Nitecore P10 V2, 173% more. For beam distance the Nitecore P23i reaches further: 470 m vs 201 m rated throw (134% more).
Which is cheaper, the Nitecore P10 V2 or the Nitecore P23i?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore P10 V2 was $54.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Nitecore P23i $99.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Nitecore P10 V2 cost $45.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Nitecore P10 V2 and Nitecore P23i use the same battery?
The Nitecore P10 V2 runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the Nitecore P23i runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Nitecore P10 V2: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $54.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Nitecore P23i: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $99.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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