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Black Diamond Deploy 325 vs Nitecore NU27

What Deploy 325 does better (3) and where NU27 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Deploy 325
Black Diamond · 2023Deploy 325
5.3Score
3 advantages≈ $45
vs
Nitecore NU27
Nitecore · 2024NU27
5.8Score
2 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
3.4Brightness & throw5.6
3.6Battery & charging4.5
8.0Build & durability5.2

Why is Deploy 325 better than NU27?

  1. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 850 mAh+76%
  2. Weight38 g vs 56 g+47%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx6+17%

Why is NU27 better than Deploy 325?

  1. Maximum output325 lm vs 600 lm+85%
  2. Maximum runtime30 h vs 57 h+90%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU27Nitecore NU27≈ $455.8
Light output
Maximum output325 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,705 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—123 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery capacity1,500 mAh850 mAh
Maximum runtime30 h57 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight38 g56 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
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