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Ledlenser Neo3 vs Nitecore NU21

What Neo3 does better (2) and where NU21 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser Neo3
Ledlenser · 2022Neo3
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ $25
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Nitecore NU21
Nitecore · 2023NU21
4.8Score
1 advantage≈ $30
4.2Brightness & throw3.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is Neo3 better than NU21?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m vs 58 m+38%
  2. Maximum output400 lm vs 360 lm+11%

Why is NU21 better than Neo3?

  1. Weight62 g vs 44 g+41%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser Neo3Ledlenser Neo3≈ $254.9
Nitecore NU21Nitecore NU21≈ $304.8
Light output
Maximum output400 lm360 lm
Peak beam intensity—840 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m58 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries3—
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)—IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight62 g44 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
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