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AS Schwabe HD 200 vs Nitecore NU21

What HD 200 does better (2) and where NU21 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

AS Schwabe HD 200
AS Schwabe · 2024HD 200
2 advantages≈ $30
vs
Nitecore NU21
Nitecore · 2023NU21
4.8Score
1 advantage≈ $30
Higher score
2.3Battery & charging3.8

Why is HD 200 better than NU21?

  1. Battery capacity600 mAh vs 500 mAh+20%
  2. Weight42 g vs 44 g+5%

Why is NU21 better than HD 200?

  1. Maximum runtime4 h vs 37 h9.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU21Nitecore NU21≈ $304.8
Light output
Maximum output—360 lm
Peak beam intensity—840 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—58 m
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity600 mAh500 mAh
Maximum runtime4 h37 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time2.5 h—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight42 g44 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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