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Ansmann HS20R Pro vs Nitecore CI7

What HS20R Pro does better (0) and where CI7 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ansmann HS20R Pro
Ansmann · 2020HS20R Pro
0 advantages≈ $95
vs
Nitecore CI7
Nitecore · 2020CI7
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $120
Higher score
6.6Brightness & throw7.6

Why is HS20R Pro better than CI7?

HS20R Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is CI7 better than HS20R Pro?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 2,500 lm+47%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore CI7Nitecore CI7≈ $1208.9
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm2,500 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Strobe—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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