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Black Diamond Spot 450 vs Nitecore NU32

What Spot 450 does better (0) and where NU32 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Spot 450
Black Diamond · 2022Spot 450
0 advantages≈ $60
vs
Nitecore NU32
Nitecore · 2021NU32
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $35
Higher score
5.4Brightness & throw5.8

Why is Spot 450 better than NU32?

Spot 450 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU32 better than Spot 450?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 460 lm+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU32Nitecore NU32≈ $357.4
Light output
Maximum output450 lm460 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—125 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—5
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime—330 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height—63 mm
Head diameter / width—43 mm
Weight—76 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
ColoursBlueBlack
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