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Energizer Atex Ex Zone vs Nitecore NU21

What Atex Ex Zone does better (0) and where NU21 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Energizer Atex Ex Zone
Energizer · 2021Atex Ex Zone
3.9Score
0 advantages≈ $30
vs
Nitecore NU21
Nitecore · 2023NU21
4.8Score
4 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
2.4Brightness & throw3.1
2.6Build & durability5.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is Atex Ex Zone better than NU21?

Atex Ex Zone has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU21 better than Atex Ex Zone?

  1. Maximum output130 lm vs 360 lm2.8×
  2. Maximum runtime6 h vs 37 h6.2×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)45 m vs 58 m+29%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx6+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU21Nitecore NU21≈ $304.8
Light output
Maximum output130 lm360 lm
Peak beam intensity—840 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)45 m58 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries3—
Battery capacity—500 mAh
Maximum runtime6 h37 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—44 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlack, Orange—
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