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Nitecore NU50 vs Silva Explore 4

What NU50 does better (1) and where Explore 4 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU50
Nitecore · 2023NU50
8.3Score
1 advantage≈ $65
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Silva Explore 4
Silva · 2023Explore 4
0 advantages≈ $45
7.2Brightness & throw3.0

Why is NU50 better than Explore 4?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 74 m+76%

Why is Explore 4 better than NU50?

Explore 4 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU50Nitecore NU50≈ $658.3
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m74 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs24
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—100 mm
Weight146 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
Colours—Grey
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