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Mactronic Illuma vs Nitecore NU32

What Illuma does better (1) and where NU32 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Mactronic Illuma
Mactronic · 2025Illuma
1 advantage≈ $45
vs
Nitecore NU32
Nitecore · 2021NU32
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $35
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw5.8

Why is Illuma better than NU32?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 125 m+4%

Why is NU32 better than Illuma?

  1. Maximum output430 lm vs 460 lm+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU32Nitecore NU32≈ $357.4
Light output
Maximum output430 lm460 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m125 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—5
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime—330 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height—63 mm
Head diameter / width—43 mm
Weight—76 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Colours—Black
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