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Nextorch K3 V2.0 vs Nextorch UT21

What K3 V2.0 does better (3) and where UT21 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch K3 V2.0
Nextorch · 2023K3 V2.0
5.1Score
3 advantages≈ $40
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Nextorch UT21
Nextorch · 2024UT21
3.6Score
1 advantage≈ $60
4.8Brightness & throw2.2
3.2Battery & charging7.1
5.8Build & durability2.3
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

K3 V2.0UT21
14 × 1501250 × 72.438.4
K3 V2.0UT21Difference
Length / height150 mm72.4 mm+77.6 mm
Head diameter / width14 mm50 mm−36 mm
Body diameter / depth12 mm38.4 mm−26.4 mm
Weight28 g85 g−57 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is K3 V2.0 better than UT21?

  1. Maximum output250 lm vs 11 lm22.7×
  2. Weight28 g vs 85 g3×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is UT21 better than K3 V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime20 h vs 25 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch UT21Nextorch UT21≈ $603.6
Light output
Maximum output250 lm11 lm
Peak beam intensity900 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)60 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—22
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity—640 mAh
Maximum runtime20 h25 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IPX4
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height150 mm72.4 mm
Head diameter / width14 mm50 mm
Body diameter / depth12 mm38.4 mm
Weight28 g85 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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