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Ledlenser Kidled2 vs Nitecore NU21

What Kidled2 does better (0) and where NU21 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser Kidled2
Ledlenser · 2021Kidled2
3.8Score
0 advantages≈ $20
vs
Nitecore NU21
Nitecore · 2023NU21
4.7Score
5 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
2.1Brightness & throw2.8
2.8Battery & charging3.3
2.4Build & durability5.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is Kidled2 better than NU21?

Kidled2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU21 better than Kidled2?

  1. Maximum output40 lm vs 360 lm9×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)25 m vs 58 m2.3×
  3. Peak beam intensity160 cd vs 840 cd5.2×
  4. Maximum runtime20 h vs 37 h+85%
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx6+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU21Nitecore NU21≈ $304.7
Light output
Maximum output40 lm360 lm
Peak beam intensity160 cd840 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)25 m58 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—500 mAh
Maximum runtime20 h37 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight—44 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
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