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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.
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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 output | 360 lm | 360 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 2,963 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 109 m | — |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Colour rendering (CRI) | 90 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 500 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 97 h | 97 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging time | 1 h | — |
| Battery level indicator | — | 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 | 38 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | — | Yes |
| Red light | — | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | Yes |









