The Nitecore P40 is a high-end dual-beam flashlight featuring both an LEP (Laser-Excited Phosphor) spotlight and a multi-LED floodlight, designed for ultra-long-throw applications. According to the manufacturer:
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Maximum output: 2,000 lumens.
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Maximum beam distance: 2,900 meters (approx.) with a peak beam intensity ~2,130,800 cd.
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Uses a dual-beam configuration: an LEP spotlight + 5 floodlight LEDs.
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Built on a single 21700 Li-ion battery, with USB-C fast charging (18 W) and an included high-capacity cell (≈5,500 mAh) per some sources.
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Size/weight (approx): Length ~186 mm, head diameter ~67 mm; Weight ~316 g without battery, ~390 g with battery.
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Rugged build: aero-grade aluminium alloy, hard-anodised finish, optical lens coating, IP68 rating (submersible to ~2 m) and impact resistance.
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Mode features: “Adaptive Cruise Mode” that auto-adjusts brightness based on angle/aiming, switchable between spotlight, floodlight, and mixed modes.
Use case: This flashlight is aimed at serious users—search & rescue, patrol, long-range illumination, hunting where a long throw is critical—rather than compact everyday carry.