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Loop Gear SK05 vs Nitecore LR70

What SK05 does better (1) and where LR70 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Loop Gear SK05
Loop Gear · 2024SK05
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $65
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Nitecore LR70
Nitecore · 2023LR70
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $80
7.4Brightness & throw8.2
9.5Battery & charging9.5
5.2Build & durability4.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is SK05 better than LR70?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is LR70 better than SK05?

  1. Maximum output2,850 lm vs 3,000 lm+5%
  2. Maximum runtime480 h vs 600 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Loop Gear SK05Loop Gear SK05≈ $659.2
Nitecore LR70Nitecore LR70≈ $808.2
Light output
Maximum output2,850 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity36,100 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)380 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—10,000 mAh
Maximum runtime480 h600 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Power bank functionYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Modes & features
Brightness levels7—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
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