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Nitecore NU21 vs Silva Scout 3XT

What NU21 does better (1) and where Scout 3XT wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU21
Nitecore · 2023NU21
4.8Score
1 advantage≈ $30
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Silva Scout 3XT
Silva · 2023Scout 3XT
1 advantage≈ $30
3.2Brightness & throw3.5

Why is NU21 better than Scout 3XT?

  1. Maximum output360 lm vs 350 lm+3%

Why is Scout 3XT better than NU21?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)58 m vs 65 m+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU21Nitecore NU21≈ $304.8
Light output
Maximum output360 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity840 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)58 m65 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs2—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Battery capacity500 mAh—
Maximum runtime37 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—84 mm
Weight44 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
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