Very excellent flashlight.
"Weight, size, ease of use and very bright lumen level(s) thrown at significant distances are as close to perfect as a flashlight gets. Nitecore got this one right. Would buy again in a heartbeat."








The Nitecore P30 is a hard-hitting hunting light that produces an incredible 1000 Lumens! Harnessing the unstoppable power of a CREE XP-L HI V3 LED and precision optics, this light can throw a beam that reaches up to 2027 Feet. Incredibly, all of that power is packed within an LED flashlight measuring just over five and a half inches. The Nitecore P30 is the perfect choice for hunting, hiking and everyday use.
The Nitecore P30 is a light that is useful in just about any situation that requires high powered LED light. Specifically designed for hunting and tactical situations, the P30 is compatible with a wide range of Nitecore accessories that allow it to be attached to weapons. Using Nitecore GM02, GM03 and GM04 mounts it can be securely fastened, and the addition of an RSW1 remote pressure switch transforms the light into an easy to use weapon-light.
Nobody makes a tougher flashlight than Nitecore. The Nitecore P30 is crafted from solid aircraft grade aluminum, allowing it to handle drops as far as five feet without damage. The solid-state LED technology is shockproof and the entire light is gasket sealed, making it IPX-8 Waterproof. Combined with superior heat dissipation and HAIII hard anodization, the P30 is a light that can take a serious beating!
The Nitecore P30 hunting flashlight is now available as an all-in-bundle! We've taken the guesswork out of pairing batteries with your flashlight. We've paired the P30 LED light with an 18650 battery, which has a built-in charging port. Normally, this battery is sold separately and retails for about $22.00. Now you can add it to your Nitecore P30 for just under $12. That's a 50% savings on your flashlight accessories!
| Brand | Nitecore |
| SKU | NITECORE-P30 |
| Series | P (Precise) |
| Primary Material | Anodized Aluminum |
| Max Lumens (lm) | 1000 |
| Max Throw (m) | 618 |
| Rechargeable | No |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Switch | Tail and Side Switches |
| Length | 5.57 in (141 mm) |
| In the Box | Battery Magazine, Holster, Lanyard, Spare O-ring(s), Tactical (Cigar) Ring |
| Drop Resistance | 5 ft (1.5 m) |
| Switch | Tail and Side Switches |
| Primary Material | Anodized Aluminum |
| Max Lumens | 1000 |
| Max Throw | 618 m (2027 ft) |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Rechargeable | No |
| Length | 5.57 in (141 mm) |
| Head Diameter | 1.96 in (50 mm) |
| Body Diameter | 1.0 in (25 mm) |
| Weight | 5.83 oz (165 g) |
| Warranty |
Nitecore 1 Year Warranty Battery Junction Warranty |
| Return Policy | Return Policy |
| Glossary | Flashlight Glossary |
Overall rating: 4.3636365 / 5 from 11 reviews.
Review topics: [size, quality, light, spot, output, weight, problem, buy, flashlight, throw, beam, distance, hands, setting, head, ring, holster, hotspot, indicator, level].
"Weight, size, ease of use and very bright lumen level(s) thrown at significant distances are as close to perfect as a flashlight gets. Nitecore got this one right. Would buy again in a heartbeat."
"The throw from this light is very impressive. The hotspot is tightly focused. There is a good amount of spill light that helps make this light more useful than a regular spotlight. The intensity of the hotspot is so bright that when using the light for close-up work in any of the higher three modes, makes it very difficult because the center is so bright. The tint is on the Cool White side. The five modes are well spaced, but the top two modes are very close together in brightness. I found 1 LU is just too dim to be useful. The light is top-heavy. The head/bezel is 49mm wide, while the body is 26mm. The body is about 3” long and the head/bezel is about 2. 5”. My hands are small and I found the body on the short side. Almost getting lost in my hand. There is knurling on the body, but there are also portions that are smooth. This makes the light a bit on the slippery side and difficult to hold. I understand the head/bezel needs to be long and deep to achieve the long throwing distance, but I wish there was something else to aid in gripping. The included tactical ring (plastic) helps. The included lanyard can only be attached to the tactical ring. There is no where on the body of the light that has the needed hole. The small hole is on the tactical ring. The head/bezel has some modest anti-roll machining, but the light will still roll. Once again, the tactical ring can help in keeping the light from rolling. The light also comes with a pocket clip, but with the light having such a large head/bezel, using the pocket clip might be cumbersome in the pocket head-up. At least the pocket clip can serve as an anti-roll device. The light cannot tail-stand. Runtime test on Turbo (using an Olight 18650 2600 mah battery at 4. 20v) showed the blue LED battery indicator (in the mode switch) began flashing slowly to show less than 50% power (3. 61v) remaining after 30 minutes. Stats for the P30 claim one hour on Turbo and sure enough, after one hour on Turbo, the P30 ramped down to High, which was still very bright. Although the flashlight got quite warm during my testing, it was not too hot to hold. The battery indicator began flashing quickly after 90 minutes, meaning there was less than 10% power left. At that point, the light only had Low and a slightly higher mode. The Strobe/SOS/Beacon still worked, but not as bright anymore. I measured the battery level and found it was only 3. 19v. I ended my testing at that point. Overall, I found the runtimes sightly lower than advertised, but still very close. The battery level indicator was quite accurate as well. The included holster is model #522. It is nylon with Velcro closure flap. There are two belt loops. One is fixed to the holster and the belt is slid through it. The other is Velcro held for quicker attaching and removing from a belt. There is also a plastic D-ring on the holster. I had no problems with the holster. Other accessories included a spare rubber tailcap, CR123 battery tube and two spare o-rings."
"I have several Nitecore flashlights (P12, P20UV, P16) and now the P30. I haven't had any problems with any of the flashlights since I owned them. I recently purchased filters (Grn,Blu,&Red) for the P12 and will get the green and red for the P30. Hopefully, Nitecore will make a blue filter for the P30. Then it will be a better hunting flashlight. The light is the perfect size for average to small hands but a little tiny for extra large hands. It puts out a long, strong beam which can easily see across several football fields. Now I'll be thinking about getting the MT42 since the P30 filters will fit it also plus it 1800 lumens (probably more like 1500). So if you get one, happy hunting, walking, hiking, or checking around."
"This little flashlight is so powerful. It works best if you use Nitecore rechargeable batteries. The reach of the light beam can light up the dark night quite easily. But remember it does use a lot of battery power. This unit works best with a 3000mAh batter or better. This flashlight is really well built there are no issues with it in terms of design. I'm extremely happy ! The tail button is also easy to use to turn on and off. overall a good buy"
"The light that Nightcore produced is unbelievable. I have searched for a small hand held thrower for a while and decided on this light! I am so not disappointed the light has great throw and a good spill so it's the best of both worlds."
"Quality built as is all Nitecore lights. Put's out a lot of light compared to other tactical lights that cost significantly more. Does have a rather bright hot spot up close, but it enables it to throw a good distance. Would be a good search and rescue light."
"Does not work. Returning"
"I have numerous Fenix flashlights but I started to have problems with them, some out of the box so I wanted to try a different brand. I decided to try the Nitecore NH60 and was impressed with the quality and it was my first light that had a USB port for recharging. I decided to buy the P30 since it was on sale and I like to use the 18650 batteries. This little light is very convenient is size and for me the forward switch is easier to find than other brands. It is the first for me that had a large head and short body which is very comfortable in my hand. I didn't notice that much difference in the light output in the two highest levels but I generally don't use this much light that often. The one lumen is perfect to use in the house at night (680 hrs). One upgrade on this light I would like to see is to have a USB for recharging."
"I have a large collection of flashlights from Fenix, Nitecore, Klarus & Jetbeam but until I purchased the P30, I did not own a true thrower beam light. I like everything about this flashlight though admittedly I do not like lights that you have to turn on using a tailcap button. I'd much prefer that all functions be controlled by a side button. The P30 truly has an incredibly strong central beam of light and to top it off, the price could not be beat when put on sale. It is also much smaller than I expected."
"I am totally impressed with the throw of this compact thrower!! Get one. You'll be glad you did!"
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