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Nitecore NU20
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Nitecore NU20

Nitecore NU20 is a headlamp released in 2024. Key specs: maximum output 360 lm, beam distance (ANSI FL1) 109 m, peak beam intensity 2,963 cd, maximum runtime 97 h.

6.2Score
Brightness & throw4.7
Battery & charging5.0
Build & durability6.1
Light quality8.3
Features5.9
price range—
Year
2024
Popularity
#1,093 of 1,338
360 lmMaximum output
109 mBeam distance (ANSI FL1)
2,963 cdPeak beam intensity
97 hMaximum runtime
IPx6Water protection (IPx)
38 gWeight
compared with other headlamps

Why is NU20 a good choice?

Weight: 38 gbetter than 98% of headlamps
Weak points
Peak beam intensity: 2,963 cdworse than 76% of headlamps
Battery capacity: 500 mAhworse than 99% of headlamps
Specifications

Full specifications

Light output
Maximum output
360 lm
Peak beam intensity
2,963 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)
109 m
Light source
LED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)
90
Battery & charging
Battery capacity
500 mAh
Maximum runtime
97 h
Rechargeable
Yes
USB-C charging
Yes
Charging time
1 h
Build & durability
Protection rating
IP66
Water protection (IPx)
IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)
1 m
Body material
Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight
38 g
Modes & features
Lockout
Yes

Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.

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