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Nitecore NU21 vs VARTA H30R
What NU21 does better (4) and where H30R wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Why is NU21 better than H30R?
- Maximum output360 lm vs 100 lm3.6×
- Maximum runtime37 h vs 21 h+76%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%
- Weight44 g vs 47 g+7%
Why is H30R better than NU21?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)58 m vs 91 m+57%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 360 lm | 100 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 840 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 58 m | 91 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | 2 | 4 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po | AAA |
| Number of batteries | — | 3 |
| Battery capacity | 500 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 37 h | 21 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx4 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 1 m | — |
| Body material | Plastic / polymer | Plastic / polymer |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 44 g | 47 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | — |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
