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Nitecore NU21 vs Nitecore NU53
What NU21 does better (1) and where NU53 wins (6) — every spec side by side.
Why is NU21 better than NU53?
- Weight44 g vs 151 g3.4×
Why is NU53 better than NU21?
- Maximum output360 lm vs 1,800 lm5×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)58 m vs 175 m3×
- Peak beam intensity840 cd vs 7,660 cd9.1×
- Battery capacity500 mAh vs 6,000 mAh12×
- Maximum runtime37 h vs 153 h4.1×
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 360 lm | 1,800 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 840 cd | 7,660 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 58 m | 175 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | 2 | 19 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po | — |
| Battery capacity | 500 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 37 h | 153 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx8 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 1 m | — |
| Body material | Plastic / polymer | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 44 g | 151 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | Yes |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Motion / reactive sensor | — | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | Yes |
