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Nitecore NU20 vs Wiha 500lm

What NU20 does better (0) and where 500lm wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU20
Nitecore · 2024NU20
5.9Score
0 advantages
vs
Wiha 500lm
Wiha · 2024500lm
7.9Score
2 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
4.1Brightness & throw5.2
5.6Build & durability8.8

Why is NU20 better than 500lm?

NU20 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is 500lm better than NU20?

  1. Maximum output360 lm vs 500 lm+39%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Wiha 500lmWiha 500lm≈ $657.9
Light output
Maximum output360 lm500 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 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1 h—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight38 g—
Modes & features
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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