Nitecore P17iX
The Nitecore P17iX is a round-body LED handheld light rated at 5,000 lumens and 27,225 candela. That candela figure works out to an effective positive identification distance of 57 yards and visual impairment out to 8 yards, both calculated from the published beam data. It runs on 21700 and is rechargeable. It weighs 3.56 oz in an aluminum body 5.51 inches long. Measured against the 362 handheld lights in the index, it lands in the brightest quarter for output (5,000 lumens), about in the middle for beam intensity (27,225 candela), on the lighter side for weight (3.56 oz), and on the pricier side for price ($130). It is one of 71 entries in the index that qualify as a light in the same 4,000 lumen and up class. The closest listed comparison is Nitecore EDC35, the same brand's light in the same 4,000 lumen and up class, priced at $140.
| Series | P17iX |
| Light Color | White |
| Emitter Type | LED |
| Lumens | 5000 |
| Candela | 27225 |
| Effective PID Distance (yds) | 57 |
| Max Effective PID Distance (yds) | 40 to 60 |
| Effective Visual Impairment (yds) | 8 |
| Max Effective Visual Impairment (yds) | 5 to 10 |
| Battery | 21700 |
| Rechargeable | Yes |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Weight (oz) | 3.56 |
| Bezel Diameter (in) | 1.06 |
| Length (in) | 5.51 |
| Average Price | $130 |
| Form Factor | Round |
| Laser | No |
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