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Nitecore NU20 vs XCell H330

What NU20 does better (4) and where H330 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU20
Nitecore · 2024NU20
5.9Score
4 advantages
Higher score
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XCell H330
XCell · 2024H330
5.1Score
1 advantage≈ $11
4.1Brightness & throw3.4
4.9Battery & charging2.6
5.6Build & durability7.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU20 better than H330?

  1. Maximum runtime97 h vs 3 h32.3×
  2. Weight38 g vs 100 g2.6×
  3. Charging time1 h vs 4 h4×
  4. Maximum output360 lm vs 330 lm+9%

Why is H330 better than NU20?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

XCell H330XCell H330≈ $115.1
Light output
Maximum output360 lm330 lm
Peak beam intensity2,963 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)109 m—
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity500 mAh—
Maximum runtime97 h3 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time1 h4 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 g100 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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