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Nitecore UT32 vs Silva Cross 7X

What UT32 does better (3) and where Cross 7X wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore UT32
Nitecore · 2021UT32
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ $85
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Silva Cross 7X
Silva · 2021Cross 7X
5.0Score
0 advantages≈ $110
8.1Brightness & throw6.9
2.9Battery & charging2.6

Why is UT32 better than Cross 7X?

  1. Maximum output1,100 lm vs 600 lm+83%
  2. Weight82 g vs 198 g2.4×
  3. Maximum runtime18 h vs 13 h+38%

Why is Cross 7X better than UT32?

Cross 7X has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore UT32Nitecore UT32≈ $857.2
Silva Cross 7XSilva Cross 7X≈ $1105.0
Light output
Maximum output1,100 lm600 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—140 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Maximum runtime18 h13 h
RechargeableYes—
Charging time—4 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight82 g198 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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