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Nitecore NU21 vs Nitecore NU30

What NU21 does better (1) and where NU30 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU21
Nitecore · 2023NU21
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Nitecore NU30
Nitecore · 2024NU30
6.3Score
5 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
2.8Brightness & throw5.5
3.3Battery & charging6.1
5.4Build & durability4.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU21 better than NU30?

  1. Weight44 g vs 90 g2×

Why is NU30 better than NU21?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)58 m vs 130 m2.2×
  2. Peak beam intensity840 cd vs 4,062 cd4.8×
  3. Battery capacity500 mAh vs 1,500 mAh3×
  4. Maximum runtime37 h vs 97 h2.6×
  5. Maximum output360 lm vs 500 lm+39%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU21Nitecore NU21≈ $304.7
Nitecore NU30Nitecore NU30≈ $356.3
Light output
Maximum output360 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity840 cd4,062 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)58 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs214
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature—4,500K
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Battery capacity500 mAh1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime37 h97 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—2 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)1 m1 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight44 g90 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
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