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Ledlenser Neo4 vs Nitecore NU21

What Neo4 does better (2) and where NU21 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser Neo4
Ledlenser · 2018Neo4
4.5Score
2 advantages≈ $25
vs
Nitecore NU21
Nitecore · 2023NU21
4.8Score
3 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
2.7Brightness & throw3.1
5.0Build & durability5.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is Neo4 better than NU21?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx6+17%
  2. Maximum runtime40 h vs 37 h+8%

Why is NU21 better than Neo4?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)30 m vs 58 m+93%
  2. Weight100 g vs 44 g2.3×
  3. Maximum output240 lm vs 360 lm+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser Neo4Ledlenser Neo4≈ $254.5
Nitecore NU21Nitecore NU21≈ $304.8
Light output
Maximum output240 lm360 lm
Peak beam intensity—840 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)30 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 runtime40 h37 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx6
Submersible to1 m—
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Head diameter / width70 mm—
Weight100 g44 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
LockoutYesYes
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