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Nextorch K30 vs Nitecore TUP2

What K30 does better (2) and where TUP2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch K30
Nextorch · 2024K30
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $60
vs
Nitecore TUP2
Nitecore · 2025TUP2
9.5Score
2 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
9.5Brightness & throw9.7
3.4Battery & charging9.1
6.9Build & durability4.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is K30 better than TUP2?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  2. Weight35 g vs 58 g+66%

Why is TUP2 better than K30?

  1. Maximum runtime12 h vs 190 h15.8×
  2. Maximum output850 lm vs 1,200 lm+41%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch K30Nextorch K30≈ $608.1
Nitecore TUP2Nitecore TUP2≈ $609.5
Light output
Maximum output850 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,910 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—125 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Maximum runtime12 h190 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight35 g58 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Lockout—Yes
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