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Bresser National Geographic Iluminos Stripe vs Nitecore NU21

What National Geographic Iluminos Stripe does better (1) and where NU21 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Bresser National Geographic Iluminos Stripe
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ $30
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Nitecore NU21
Nitecore · 2023NU21
4.8Score
1 advantage≈ $30
3.8Brightness & throw3.2
8.8Build & durability5.6

Why is National Geographic Iluminos Stripe better than NU21?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%

Why is NU21 better than National Geographic Iluminos Stripe?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 360 lm+20%
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
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—500 mAh
Maximum runtime—37 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—44 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlack, Yellow—
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