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Ledlenser H21R vs Nitecore NU20

What H21R does better (1) and where NU20 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H21R
Ledlenser · 2026H21R
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $470
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Nitecore NU20
Nitecore · 2024NU20
5.9Score
0 advantages
9.8Brightness & throw4.1
5.7Light quality8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is H21R better than NU20?

  1. Maximum output9,000 lm vs 360 lm25×

Why is NU20 better than H21R?

NU20 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser H21RLedlenser H21R≈ $4709.2
Light output
Maximum output9,000 lm360 lm
Peak beam intensity—2,963 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—109 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—500 mAh
Maximum runtime—97 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—38 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
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