Fenix PD40R V3.0 vs Nitecore P23i size comparison
The Nitecore P23i is 1 mm (0.04 in) longer than the Fenix PD40R V3.0, and 3 mm narrower at its widest point.
The Nitecore P23i is 1 mm (0.04 in) longer than the Fenix PD40R V3.0, and 3 mm narrower at its widest point.
Dimensions
| Fenix PD40R V3.0 Check price ↗ | Nitecore P23i Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 143 mm (5.63 in) | 144 mm (5.67 in)+1 mm |
| Head / width | 34 mm (1.34 in) | 31 mm (1.22 in)−3 mm |
| Body | 26 mm (1.02 in) | 25 mm (0.98 in)−1 mm |
| Weight | 198 g with battery | — |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| Max output | 3,000 lm | 3,000 lm |
| Throw | 500 m | 470 m |
| Type | EDC | Tactical |
| Price | $119.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $99.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced Retailer weight (297 g) looks inconsistent with this size; omitted until confirmed |
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PD40R V3.0 vs P23i: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix PD40R V3.0 is the shorter light: 143 mm (5.63 in) against 144 mm (5.67 in), a difference of 1 mm (1%). At its widest point the Nitecore P23i is 3 mm slimmer (31 vs 34 mm).
Brightness and throw
Both are rated at 3,000 lm maximum output. For beam distance the Fenix PD40R V3.0 reaches further: 500 m vs 470 m rated throw (6% more).
Battery
Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD40R V3.0 was $119.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Nitecore P23i $99.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Nitecore P23i cost $20.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
The Fenix PD40R V3.0 is listed as edc and the Nitecore P23i as tactical, so they suit different jobs.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Nitecore P23i if you want a slimmer profile (3 mm narrower). On the specs we track, the Nitecore P23i is ahead or level everywhere; the Fenix PD40R V3.0 makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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PD40R V3.0 vs P23i FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix PD40R V3.0 or the Nitecore P23i?
The Fenix PD40R V3.0 is the shorter light: 143 mm (5.63 in) against 144 mm (5.67 in), a difference of 1 mm (1%). At its widest point the Nitecore P23i is 3 mm slimmer (31 vs 34 mm).
Which is brighter, the Fenix PD40R V3.0 or the Nitecore P23i?
Both are rated at 3,000 lm maximum output. For beam distance the Fenix PD40R V3.0 reaches further: 500 m vs 470 m rated throw (6% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix PD40R V3.0 or the Nitecore P23i?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD40R V3.0 was $119.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Nitecore P23i $99.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Nitecore P23i cost $20.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix PD40R V3.0 and Nitecore P23i use the same battery?
Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
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Sources
- Fenix PD40R V3.0: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $119.95 from fenixlighting.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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