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Ledlenser Neo5R vs Nitecore NU21

What Neo5R does better (2) and where NU21 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser Neo5R
Ledlenser · 2022Neo5R
2 advantages≈ $30
vs
Nitecore NU21
Nitecore · 2023NU21
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ $30
Higher score
4.9Brightness & throw2.8

Why is Neo5R better than NU21?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 58 m+72%
  2. Maximum output600 lm vs 360 lm+67%

Why is NU21 better than Neo5R?

  1. Weight104 g vs 44 g2.4×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU21Nitecore NU21≈ $304.7
Light output
Maximum output600 lm360 lm
Peak beam intensity—840 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m58 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—500 mAh
Maximum runtime—37 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight104 g44 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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