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Nitecore NU27 vs Silva Smini
What NU27 does better (4) and where Smini wins (2) — every spec side by side.
Why is NU27 better than Smini?
- Maximum output600 lm vs 250 lm2.4×
- Maximum runtime57 h vs 20 h2.8×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)123 m vs 80 m+54%
- Charging time1 h vs 3 h3×
Why is Smini better than NU27?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
- Weight56 g vs 53 g+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 600 lm | 250 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 3,705 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 123 m | 80 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | 4 | — |
| Colour temperature | 3,000K | — |
| Adjustable colour temperature | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | — | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po |
| Battery capacity | 850 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 57 h | 20 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Charging time | 1 h | 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 | 56 g | 53 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
