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Nitecore NU20 Classic vs Nitecore NU30
What NU20 Classic does better (1) and where NU30 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
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3.8Brightness & throw5.5
6.2Battery & charging6.1
6.8Build & durability4.5
5.9Features5.9
Why is NU20 Classic better than NU30?
- Weight38 g vs 90 g2.4×
Why is NU30 better than NU20 Classic?
- Maximum output360 lm vs 500 lm+39%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 360 lm | 500 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | — | 4,062 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | — | 130 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | — | 14 |
| Colour rendering (CRI) | — | 90 |
| Colour temperature | — | 4,500K |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | — | 1,500 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 97 h | 97 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging time | — | 2 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | IP66 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx6 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 1 m |
| Body material | — | Plastic / polymer |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 38 g | 90 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | Yes |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | Yes |
