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Black Diamond Astro 300-R vs Nitecore NU21

What Astro 300-R does better (1) and where NU21 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Astro 300-R
Black Diamond · 2022Astro 300-R
3.8Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Nitecore NU21
Nitecore · 2023NU21
4.8Score
3 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
3.7Brightness & throw3.1
2.8Battery & charging3.8
2.6Build & durability5.5

Why is Astro 300-R better than NU21?

  1. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 500 mAh3×

Why is NU21 better than Astro 300-R?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · Astro 300-R: Yes
  2. Maximum output300 lm vs 360 lm+20%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx6+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU21Nitecore NU21≈ $304.8
Light output
Maximum output300 lm360 lm
Peak beam intensity—840 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—58 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,500 mAh500 mAh
Maximum runtime—37 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—44 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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