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Nitecore NU21 vs Petzl Tikka 350

What NU21 does better (2) and where Tikka 350 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU21
Nitecore · 2023NU21
4.7Score
2 advantages≈ $30
vs
Petzl Tikka 350
Petzl · 2023Tikka 350
5.1Score
2 advantages≈ $25
Higher score
2.8Brightness & throw4.1
5.4Build & durability6.4

Why is NU21 better than Tikka 350?

  1. Weight44 g vs 94 g2.1×
  2. Maximum output360 lm vs 350 lm+3%

Why is Tikka 350 better than NU21?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)58 m vs 115 m+98%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU21Nitecore NU21≈ $304.7
Petzl Tikka 350Petzl Tikka 350≈ $255.1
Light output
Maximum output360 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity840 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)58 m115 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs2—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity500 mAh—
Maximum runtime37 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight44 g94 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
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