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Nitecore NU31 vs Origin Outdoors Stirnlampe

What NU31 does better (4) and where Stirnlampe wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU31
Nitecore · 2023NU31
6.8Score
4 advantages≈ $40
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Origin Outdoors Stirnlampe
Origin Outdoors · 2023Stirnlampe
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ $35
5.9Brightness & throw5.4
7.3Battery & charging2.9
5.0Build & durability8.8

Why is NU31 better than Stirnlampe?

  1. Maximum runtime147 h vs 8 h18.4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m vs 125 m+16%
  3. Battery capacity1,800 mAh vs 1,200 mAh+50%
  4. Maximum output550 lm vs 500 lm+10%

Why is Stirnlampe better than NU31?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU31Nitecore NU31≈ $406.8
Light output
Maximum output550 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity5,260 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m125 m
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
Number of LEDs4—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity1,800 mAh1,200 mAh
Maximum runtime147 h8 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Head diameter / width130 mm—
Weight96 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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