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Nextorch UT21 vs Nitecore TUP2

What UT21 does better (0) and where TUP2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch UT21
Nextorch · 2024UT21
3.6Score
0 advantages≈ $60
vs
Nitecore TUP2
Nitecore · 2025TUP2
9.5Score
3 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
2.2Brightness & throw9.7
7.1Battery & charging9.1
2.3Build & durability4.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is UT21 better than TUP2?

UT21 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TUP2 better than UT21?

  1. Maximum output11 lm vs 1,200 lm109.1×
  2. Maximum runtime25 h vs 190 h7.6×
  3. Weight85 g vs 58 g+47%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch UT21Nextorch UT21≈ $603.6
Nitecore TUP2Nitecore TUP2≈ $609.5
Light output
Maximum output11 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,910 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—125 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs224
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery capacity640 mAh—
Maximum runtime25 h190 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height72.4 mm—
Head diameter / width50 mm—
Body diameter / depth38.4 mm—
Weight85 g58 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
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