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Nitecore NU31 vs Silva Seek 450

What NU31 does better (0) and where Seek 450 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU31
Nitecore · 2023NU31
7.4Score
0 advantages≈ $40
vs
Silva Seek 450
Silva · 2025Seek 450
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $40
Higher score
5.3Build & durability8.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU31 better than Seek 450?

NU31 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Seek 450 better than NU31?

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

Side by side

Nitecore NU31Nitecore NU31≈ $407.4
Silva Seek 450Silva Seek 450≈ $408.9
Light output
Maximum output550 lm—
Peak beam intensity5,260 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs4—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity1,800 mAh—
Maximum runtime147 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width130 mm—
Weight96 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYes—
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