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Black Diamond vs Nitecore: flashlights compared
13 models from Black Diamond and 88 models from Nitecore — how the two lineups compare on numbers: releases, scores, specs and features.
 Black Diamond |  Nitecore | |
|---|---|---|
| Models in the catalog | 13 | 88 |
| Models of the last 3 years | 1 | 60 |
| Years in the catalog | 2020–2025 | 2019–2026 |
| Median score | 5.1 | 6.9 |
| Median score, last 3 years | — | 7.0 |
| Best rated model | Spot 400-R Bordeaux · 7.0 | TM12K · 9.6 |
By year
Models by release year
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Median score by year
All models
Typical specs and features
| Spec | Black Diamond | Nitecore |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum output median | 400 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) median | 100 m | 172 m |
| Maximum runtime median | 40 h | 84 h |
| Water protection (IPx) median | IPx7 | IPx8 |
| Weight median | 100 g | 90 g |
| USB-C charging share of models | 67% | 100% |
| Rechargeable share of models | 100% | 96% |
| Red light share of models | 100% | 100% |
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