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Nitecore NU27 vs Silva Discover

What NU27 does better (1) and where Discover wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU27
Nitecore · 2024NU27
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $45
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Silva Discover
Silva · 2024Discover
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ $40
5.6Brightness & throw5.2
5.2Build & durability5.9

Why is NU27 better than Discover?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 500 lm+20%

Why is Discover better than NU27?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU27Nitecore NU27≈ $455.8
Silva DiscoverSilva Discover≈ $405.6
Light output
Maximum output600 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity3,705 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)123 m—
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
Number of LEDs41
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity850 mAh—
Maximum runtime57 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight56 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
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