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Nitecore NU21 vs Nitecore NU27
What NU21 does better (1) and where NU27 wins (5) — every spec side by side.
Why is NU21 better than NU27?
- Weight44 g vs 56 g+27%
Why is NU27 better than NU21?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)58 m vs 123 m2.1×
- Peak beam intensity840 cd vs 3,705 cd4.4×
- Maximum output360 lm vs 600 lm+67%
- Battery capacity500 mAh vs 850 mAh+70%
- Maximum runtime37 h vs 57 h+54%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 360 lm | 600 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 840 cd | 3,705 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 58 m | 123 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | 2 | 4 |
| Colour temperature | — | 3,000K |
| Adjustable colour temperature | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po | — |
| Battery capacity | 500 mAh | 850 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 37 h | 57 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging time | — | 1 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | IP66 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx6 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 1 m | 1 m |
| Body material | Plastic / polymer | Plastic / polymer |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 44 g | 56 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | Yes |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | Yes |
