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Nitecore NPL27 vs Nitecore NWL20
What NPL27 does better (3) and where NWL20 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Why is NPL27 better than NWL20?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)410 m vs 93 m4.4×
- Peak beam intensity42,020 cd vs 2,160 cd19.5×
- Maximum output650 lm vs 600 lm+8%
Why is NWL20 better than NPL27?
- Battery capacity500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh10×
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 650 lm | 600 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 42,020 cd | 2,160 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 410 m | 93 m |
| Light source | LED | COB LED panel |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | — | 78 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Magnetic charging | Yes | — |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | — | IPX5 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx5 |
| Magnetic tail / base | — | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 73 g | — |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | Tail switch | — |
| Red light | — | Yes |
