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Nitecore NU32 vs Nitecore NU50

What NU32 does better (1) and where NU50 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU32
Nitecore · 2021NU32
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
Nitecore NU50
Nitecore · 2023NU50
8.3Score
3 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
5.8Brightness & throw7.3
9.7Battery & charging7.9
4.5Build & durability7.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU32 better than NU50?

  1. Weight76 g vs 146 g+92%

Why is NU50 better than NU32?

  1. Maximum output460 lm vs 1,400 lm3×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 130 m+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU32Nitecore NU32≈ $357.4
Nitecore NU50Nitecore NU50≈ $658.3
Light output
Maximum output460 lm1,400 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs52
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime330 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height63 mm—
Head diameter / width43 mm—
Weight76 g146 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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