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Nitecore NPL35 vs Nitecore NWL20

What NPL35 does better (3) and where NWL20 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NPL35
Nitecore · 2025NPL35
8.4Score
3 advantages
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Nitecore NWL20
Nitecore · 2023NWL20
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $35
9.6Brightness & throw3.2
6.6Battery & charging9.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is NPL35 better than NWL20?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 600 lm3.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)412 m vs 93 m4.4×
  3. Peak beam intensity42,440 cd vs 2,160 cd19.6×

Why is NWL20 better than NPL35?

  1. Battery capacity1,900 mAh vs 5,000 mAh2.6×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NWL20Nitecore NWL20≈ $355.4
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity42,440 cd2,160 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)412 m93 m
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
Battery & charging
Battery capacity1,900 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—78 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX5
Water protection (IPx)—IPx5
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
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