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Nitecore NU27 vs Silva Discover Hybrid

What NU27 does better (4) and where Discover Hybrid wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU27
Nitecore · 2024NU27
6.0Score
4 advantages≈ $45
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Silva Discover Hybrid
Silva · 2024Discover Hybrid
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $50
5.6Brightness & throw4.6
5.2Build & durability6.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU27 better than Discover Hybrid?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)123 m vs 80 m+54%
  2. Weight56 g vs 93 g+66%
  3. Maximum output600 lm vs 500 lm+20%
  4. Charging time1 h vs 2.5 h2.5×

Why is Discover Hybrid better than NU27?

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

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Nitecore NU27Nitecore NU27≈ $456.0
Light output
Maximum output600 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity3,705 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)123 m80 m
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
Number of LEDs4—
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity850 mAh—
Maximum runtime57 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1 h2.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight56 g93 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
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