D10 or NDI????

New guy here, but I've been lurking around for a whiiiile.

I'm looking for a new EDC and have narrowed it down to either the D10 or the Defender Infinity. they are pretty much the same as far as I can tell, but can anyone tell me the pros and cons for either one?

or which one you believe would be the best?

That's a good question. I've been considering another AA/14500 light to join my Incendio and Angel A. The Liteflux gets some good reviews, yet I think the Nitecore would be easier to operate.
I would like another AA/14500 light because of the near universal availability of AA cells. That 14500 realy does take this size to another level!:devil:

Do you want a one or two mode light? Clicky or piston?

The NDI is a cool light, but if I had to choose between my D10 and the NDI, I would go with the D10. I find the D10 to be a more solid light and I much prefer the smart PD to the clicky switch and bezel twisting.

Marduke said:

Do you want a one or two mode light? Clicky or piston?

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Well, I would like a two mode light, a low level setting for everyday use, and then the max output (turbo) level. I have no real need for the Smart PD with 100 levels of light. But that light is cheaper than the NDI which is the 2 mode light. What's up with that?

I'm not sure which one I would like better, clicky or piston. They both operate pretty much the same right?

I'm leaning more toward the NDI, mainly just because it is the two mode light and I like the looks of it better (not that it matters). I just can't find a good reason why I should pay more for it when they both are pretty much the same, atleast in my eye.?.?

Go for the D10.

Tough choice. Both have similar max outputs and beam patterns. If the NDI came with a clip, it'd be the clear winner in my book. D10 doesn't have strobe and you need to ramp to your output while the NDI you can have it pre-set. The D10 does have a clip and it's a little cheaper.

I would go with the D10, an awesome AA light!

NDI all the way!!!!!!! :twothumbs

I love the NDI and it's UI is perfect for me! I hope NiteCore comes out with a bigger light (Olight I20 size) with at least 300 lumens and the same UI as the NDI. I would buy it in a second!!!!

Oh and :welcome:

I like my NDI - it has a real switch, which I like -

Also, I have heard that the D10 has a parasitic drain on the batteries when not in use -

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I'd vote for the NDI because it has real forward clicky, cool looks and strobe mode.. but not everyone wants those

I really like my D10 GD+(Smooth Beam)
I got a AW 14500 today, Gave it nice little boost. I've Been using "Dura-loops." Its always been really when I need it.
I often carry it along with a thrower light.

For hard use I went with the NDI, it's a tougher light all the way around.

slim whitman said:

I like my NDI - it has a real switch, which I like -

Also, I have heard that the D10 has a parasitic drain on the batteries when not in use -

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The intergrated circuit drains about 0.04mA it's so low that a battery would last a year.

I like the D10, if you've never had it, the Smart PD system is amazing. And a good change from the standard clicky switch, it feels good.

ooh, decisions, decisions, decisions!!!

I cant decide!

Buy both!

loanshark said:

Go for the D10.

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Ive had both,I like the D10,better size and feel.

I love the solid feel of the piston drive switch on the D10. Has this technology proving to be ultra reliable as one would think?

The guys who has been using it for longer than I am could tell us this, but the way it feels to me, it is more reliable than a click switch, although I have never had a switch fail on me.

Looks like it's a pretty even split among CPFers for NDI and D10. They are both great. I have both. One thing to note about the D10 clip. It is a ***** to install, especially when it came defective from the vendor.