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Nitecore NU20 vs Nitecore NU20 Classic

What NU20 does better (0) and where NU20 Classic wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU20
Nitecore · 2024NU20
5.9Score
0 advantages
vs
Nitecore NU20 Classic
Nitecore · 2024NU20 Classic
5.9Score
0 advantages≈ $25
Higher score
4.1Brightness & throw3.8
4.9Battery & charging6.2
5.6Build & durability6.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU20 better than NU20 Classic?

NU20 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU20 Classic better than NU20?

NU20 Classic has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output360 lm360 lm
Peak beam intensity2,963 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)109 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity500 mAh—
Maximum runtime97 h97 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time1 h—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight38 g38 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
LockoutYesYes
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