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Black Diamond Spot 400-R Bordeaux vs Nitecore NU31

What Spot 400-R Bordeaux does better (2) and where NU31 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Spot 400-R Bordeaux
Black Diamond · 2022Spot 400-R Bordeaux
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Nitecore NU31
Nitecore · 2023NU31
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $40
4.2Brightness & throw5.9
9.6Battery & charging7.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is Spot 400-R Bordeaux better than NU31?

  1. Maximum runtime200 h vs 147 h+36%
  2. Weight86 g vs 96 g+12%

Why is NU31 better than Spot 400-R Bordeaux?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 145 m+45%
  2. Maximum output400 lm vs 550 lm+38%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU31Nitecore NU31≈ $406.8
Light output
Maximum output400 lm550 lm
Peak beam intensity—5,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m145 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Maximum runtime200 h147 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—130 mm
Weight86 g96 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursRed—
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