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Nitecore NU32 vs Underwater Kinetics 515517

What NU32 does better (2) and where 515517 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU32
Nitecore · 2021NU32
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $35
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Underwater Kinetics 515517
Underwater Kinetics · 2021515517
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $35
5.8Brightness & throw3.0
4.5Build & durability8.8

Why is NU32 better than 515517?

  1. Maximum output460 lm vs 100 lm4.6×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 80 m+56%

Why is 515517 better than NU32?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU32Nitecore NU32≈ $357.4
Light output
Maximum output460 lm100 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs5—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAA
Number of batteries—2
Maximum runtime330 h—
RechargeableYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height63 mm—
Head diameter / width43 mm—
Weight76 g—
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
ColoursBlackYellow, Black
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