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Ledlenser Neo1R vs Nitecore NU21

What Neo1R does better (2) and where NU21 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser Neo1R
Ledlenser · 2022Neo1R
4.1Score
2 advantages≈ $35
vs
Nitecore NU21
Nitecore · 2023NU21
4.7Score
2 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
3.0Brightness & throw2.8
2.5Battery & charging3.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is Neo1R better than NU21?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m vs 58 m+38%
  2. Weight39 g vs 44 g+13%

Why is NU21 better than Neo1R?

  1. Maximum runtime15 h vs 37 h2.5×
  2. Maximum output250 lm vs 360 lm+44%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser Neo1RLedlenser Neo1R≈ $354.1
Nitecore NU21Nitecore NU21≈ $304.7
Light output
Maximum output250 lm360 lm
Peak beam intensity—840 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m58 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—500 mAh
Maximum runtime15 h37 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight39 g44 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
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