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Nitecore NU30 vs Silva Seek 420

What NU30 does better (2) and where Seek 420 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU30
Nitecore · 2024NU30
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $35
vs
Silva Seek 420
Silva · 2025Seek 420
7.5Score
2 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
5.5Brightness & throw4.7
6.1Battery & charging7.8
4.5Build & durability8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU30 better than Seek 420?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 420 lm+19%
  2. Weight90 g vs 92 g+2%

Why is Seek 420 better than NU30?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
  2. Maximum runtime97 h vs 110 h+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU30Nitecore NU30≈ $356.3
Silva Seek 420Silva Seek 420≈ $307.5
Light output
Maximum output500 lm420 lm
Peak beam intensity4,062 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs143
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Colour temperature4,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime97 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time2 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight90 g92 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Colours—Blue
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