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Ledlenser Solidline SH3 vs Nitecore NU21

What Solidline SH3 does better (1) and where NU21 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser Solidline SH3
Ledlenser · 2021Solidline SH3
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Nitecore NU21
Nitecore · 2023NU21
4.7Score
2 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
5.8Brightness & throw2.8

Why is Solidline SH3 better than NU21?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m vs 58 m3.1×

Why is NU21 better than Solidline SH3?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 360 lm+20%
  2. Maximum runtime25 h vs 37 h+48%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU21Nitecore NU21≈ $304.7
Light output
Maximum output300 lm360 lm
Peak beam intensity—840 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m58 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries3—
Battery capacity—500 mAh
Maximum runtime25 h37 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 materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—44 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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