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Nitecore NPL25 vs Nitecore NWL20

What NPL25 does better (3) and where NWL20 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NPL25
Nitecore · 2024NPL25
6.6Score
3 advantages
Higher score
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Nitecore NWL20
Nitecore · 2023NWL20
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $35
7.9Brightness & throw3.2
2.9Battery & charging9.2

Why is NPL25 better than NWL20?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m vs 93 m2.7×
  2. Peak beam intensity16,260 cd vs 2,160 cd7.5×
  3. Maximum output900 lm vs 600 lm+50%

Why is NWL20 better than NPL25?

  1. Battery capacity500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh10×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NWL20Nitecore NWL20≈ $355.4
Light output
Maximum output900 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity16,260 cd2,160 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)255 m93 m
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 20—
LED makerNiteLab—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity500 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—78 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX5
Water protection (IPx)—IPx5
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
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