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Black Diamond Deploy 325 vs Nitecore NU20

What Deploy 325 does better (2) and where NU20 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Deploy 325
Black Diamond · 2023Deploy 325
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $45
vs
Nitecore NU20
Nitecore · 2024NU20
5.9Score
2 advantages
Higher score
3.4Brightness & throw4.1
3.6Battery & charging4.9
8.0Build & durability5.6

Why is Deploy 325 better than NU20?

  1. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 500 mAh3×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx6+17%

Why is NU20 better than Deploy 325?

  1. Maximum runtime30 h vs 97 h3.2×
  2. Maximum output325 lm vs 360 lm+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output325 lm360 lm
Peak beam intensity—2,963 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—109 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Battery & charging
Battery capacity1,500 mAh500 mAh
Maximum runtime30 h97 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight38 g38 g
Modes & features
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
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