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Nitecore NU20 vs TFA Dostmann Lumatec Free
What NU20 does better (3) and where Lumatec Free wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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4.1Brightness & throw2.8
4.9Battery & charging3.8
5.6Build & durability9.4
Why is NU20 better than Lumatec Free?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)109 m vs 50 m2.2×
- Weight38 g vs 72 g+89%
- Maximum output360 lm vs 350 lm+3%
Why is Lumatec Free better than NU20?
- Battery capacity500 mAh vs 1,200 mAh2.4×
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 360 lm | 350 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 2,963 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 109 m | 50 m |
| Light source | LED | COB LED panel |
| LED & beam | ||
| Colour rendering (CRI) | 90 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | — | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po |
| Battery capacity | 500 mAh | 1,200 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 97 h | — |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging time | 1 h | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 1 m | — |
| Body material | Plastic / polymer | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 38 g | 72 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Lockout | Yes | — |
| Colours | — | Black |
