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Nitecore NU32 vs Silva Runner Free

What NU32 does better (3) and where Runner Free wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU32
Nitecore · 2021NU32
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ $35
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Silva Runner Free
Silva · 2021Runner Free
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $50
6.0Brightness & throw4.5
9.7Battery & charging6.4
4.6Build & durability7.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU32 better than Runner Free?

  1. Maximum runtime330 h vs 70 h4.7×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 80 m+56%
  3. Maximum output460 lm vs 400 lm+15%

Why is Runner Free better than NU32?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  2. Weight76 g vs 55 g+38%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU32Nitecore NU32≈ $357.5
Light output
Maximum output460 lm400 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs5—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime330 h70 h
RechargeableYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height63 mm—
Head diameter / width43 mm—
Weight76 g55 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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