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Nitecore NU50 vs Silva Runner Free 2 Hybrid

What NU50 does better (1) and where Runner Free 2 Hybrid wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU50
Nitecore · 2023NU50
8.3Score
1 advantage≈ $65
Higher score
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Silva Runner Free 2 Hybrid
1 advantage≈ $75
7.2Brightness & throw6.1

Why is NU50 better than Runner Free 2 Hybrid?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 500 lm2.8×

Why is Runner Free 2 Hybrid better than NU50?

  1. Weight146 g vs 60 g2.4×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU50Nitecore NU50≈ $658.3
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm500 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs2—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight146 g60 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
Colours—Black
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