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Nitecore NU21 vs Silva Smini
What NU21 does better (3) and where Smini wins (2) — every spec side by side.
Why is NU21 better than Smini?
- Maximum output360 lm vs 250 lm+44%
- Maximum runtime37 h vs 20 h+85%
- Weight44 g vs 53 g+20%
Why is Smini better than NU21?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)58 m vs 80 m+38%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 360 lm | 250 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 840 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 58 m | 80 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | 2 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po |
| Battery capacity | 500 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 37 h | 20 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Charging time | — | 3 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx7 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 1 m | — |
| Body material | Plastic / polymer | Plastic / polymer |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 44 g | 53 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
