Nitecore P10i USB-C Rechargeable Tactical Flashlight
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The P10i is Nitecore's tactical workhorse — 1800 lumens from a Luminus SST-40-W emitter, 290 meters of throw, and the i-Generation 21700 lithium-ion architecture that does away with proprietary charging cradles in favor of an onboard USB-C port.
Origin
Made in China
Warranty
60-month (5-year) free repair from date of purchase, followed by a limited lifetime warranty covering labor and maintenance (parts and accessories excluded). 15-day DOA exchange through authorized dealers.
Price
~$95 (Budget)
The housing is Type III hard-anodized aluminum with an anti-roll ring and diamond-pattern knurling, sealed to IPX8 (submersible to two meters) and impact-rated to 1. 5 meters.
Dual tail switches separate constant-on from mode cycling, with instant strobe access via a long press on the mode switch — the kind of layout duty-light users actually need under stress. The included NL2140i cell drives 90 minutes at the full 1800-lumen output, 38 hours on the 35-lumen low.
Nitecore covers free repair for 60 months from purchase, then a limited lifetime warranty on labor and maintenance with parts excluded; discontinued models are replaced with equivalent current product. The proprietary i-Series battery is the one BIFL caveat — but Nitecore has supported the platform across multiple light generations, and replacement cells remain widely available a half-decade in.