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Nitecore NU21 vs Scangrip Flex Wear

What NU21 does better (4) and where Flex Wear wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU21
Nitecore · 2023NU21
4.7Score
4 advantages≈ $30
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Scangrip Flex Wear
Scangrip · 2023Flex Wear
3.5Score
1 advantage≈ $35
2.8Brightness & throw2.4
3.3Battery & charging2.0
5.4Build & durability2.4

Why is NU21 better than Flex Wear?

  1. Maximum output360 lm vs 150 lm2.4×
  2. Maximum runtime37 h vs 4 h9.2×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)58 m vs 45 m+29%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%

Why is Flex Wear better than NU21?

  1. Battery capacity500 mAh vs 800 mAh+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU21Nitecore NU21≈ $304.7
Light output
Maximum output360 lm150 lm
Peak beam intensity840 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)58 m45 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs22
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Battery capacity500 mAh800 mAh
Maximum runtime37 h4 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Weight44 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
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