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Nextorch UT30 vs Nitecore TUP2

What UT30 does better (1) and where TUP2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch UT30
Nextorch · 2024UT30
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ $50
vs
Nitecore TUP2
Nitecore · 2025TUP2
9.6Score
3 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw9.7
9.0Battery & charging9.4
2.6Build & durability4.0

Why is UT30 better than TUP2?

  1. Weight41 g vs 58 g+41%

Why is TUP2 better than UT30?

  1. Maximum output320 lm vs 1,200 lm3.8×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)55 m vs 125 m2.3×
  3. Peak beam intensity760 cd vs 3,910 cd5.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch UT30Nextorch UT30≈ $504.9
Nitecore TUP2Nitecore TUP2≈ $609.6
Light output
Maximum output320 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity760 cd3,910 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)55 m125 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery capacity640 mAh—
Maximum runtime—190 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Size & weight
Weight41 g58 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
Lockout—Yes
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