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Mactronic Camo II vs Nitecore NU30

What Camo II does better (2) and where NU30 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Mactronic Camo II
Mactronic · 2025Camo II
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ $35
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Nitecore NU30
Nitecore · 2024NU30
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ $35
6.6Brightness & throw6.0
8.8Build & durability4.8

Why is Camo II better than NU30?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)147 m vs 130 m+13%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%

Why is NU30 better than Camo II?

  1. Maximum output490 lm vs 500 lm+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU30Nitecore NU30≈ $356.9
Light output
Maximum output490 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity—4,062 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)147 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-L—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—14
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature—4,500K
Battery & charging
BatteryAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime—97 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—2 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—90 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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