Fenix TK20R V2.0 vs Nitecore P23i size comparison

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The Nitecore P23i is 9 mm (0.35 in) shorter than the Fenix TK20R V2.0, and 3 mm narrower at its widest point.

Fenix TK20R V2.0 · 153 mmNitecore P23i · 144 mm

The Nitecore P23i is 9 mm (0.35 in) shorter than the Fenix TK20R V2.0, and 3 mm narrower at its widest point.

Dimensions

Fenix TK20R V2.0
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Nitecore P23i
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Length153 mm (6.02 in)144 mm (5.67 in)−9 mm
Head / width34 mm (1.34 in)31 mm (1.22 in)−3 mm
Body25.4 mm (1.00 in)25 mm (0.98 in)−0.4 mm
Weight204 g with battery—
Battery2170021700
Max output3,000 lm3,000 lm
Throw475 m470 m
TypeTacticalTactical
Price$129.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$99.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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Retailer weight (297 g) looks inconsistent with this size; omitted until confirmed

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TK20R V2.0 vs P23i: how they differ

Size and weight

The Nitecore P23i is the shorter light: 144 mm (5.67 in) against 153 mm (6.02 in), a difference of 9 mm (6%). 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 TK20R V2.0 reaches further: 475 m vs 470 m rated throw (1% 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 TK20R V2.0 was $129.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Nitecore P23i $99.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Nitecore P23i cost $30.00 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 P23i if you want a shorter light (9 mm shorter) and a slimmer profile (3 mm narrower). On the specs we track, the Nitecore P23i is ahead or level everywhere; the Fenix TK20R V2.0 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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TK20R V2.0 vs P23i FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix TK20R V2.0 or the Nitecore P23i?

The Nitecore P23i is the shorter light: 144 mm (5.67 in) against 153 mm (6.02 in), a difference of 9 mm (6%). At its widest point the Nitecore P23i is 3 mm slimmer (31 vs 34 mm).

Which is brighter, the Fenix TK20R V2.0 or the Nitecore P23i?

Both are rated at 3,000 lm maximum output. For beam distance the Fenix TK20R V2.0 reaches further: 475 m vs 470 m rated throw (1% more).

Which is cheaper, the Fenix TK20R V2.0 or the Nitecore P23i?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix TK20R V2.0 was $129.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Nitecore P23i $99.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Nitecore P23i cost $30.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix TK20R V2.0 and Nitecore P23i use the same battery?

Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.

Compare Fenix TK20R V2.0 with similar lights

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Compare Nitecore P23i with similar lights

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