Thanks for the review!
I have recently received this flashlight, and I am on the fence about it. I also have the P20i, and the i4000R.
For those that don’t want a flashlight with USB charging, don’t want the heft or weight of a 21700 battery, don’t want multiple modes, or don’t want an always on turbo option, I would suggest staying away. I like it, as I was hoping that it was the answer to getting the i4000R in a P20i package and UI.
The models mentioned above have great big “on” buttons that are great for people that rely heavily on momentary on, especially without worrying about changing modes. There is no noticeable delay between momentary blinks like I find with some of my e-switch flashlights. The 4,400 lumens is bright enough to momentarily distract at closer ranges, and light up and easily identify almost every inch of my front yard (roughly 50x50 yards) at once.
One downside which I have with all tailcap mode button designs, is that if I am in a rush, stressed, or not paying attention, if the mode button is oriented inline with my thumb, I can accidentally hit the mode button while turning the light on. This usually means that by the time my thumb raises off of the “on” button, I am in a different mode. I am using workarounds to reduce the potential for this issue. However, it’s worth noting that the Nitecore setup is harder to accidentally activate than with other designs.
I am curious about what 500+ lumen pocket lights for under $120 keep their “high” lumen rating for the hour or three of runtime they advertise. I have multiple models of Klarus, Acebeam, Fenix, Lumens Factory, Surefire, Streamlight, Eagletac, Coast, and Maglite, and all of them drop in output to around 60% of their “high” or “max” rating within 20 or so minutes… at least if kept on through the duration.
The more lights I collect, the more I start appreciating the simple 1 and 2 mode lights, and am starting to think that I should really carry at least two separate lights on me for different purposes… but to each their own.
Currently testing out a Cu TK18 Nichia as an EDC, and awaiting delivery of a Fenix LD30.