

NitecoreHeadlamp
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—
360 lmMaximum output
109 mBeam distance (ANSI FL1)
2,963 cdPeak beam intensity
97 hMaximum runtime
IPx6Water protection (IPx)
38 gWeight
Spec guide
How it ranks among headlamps of 2024
Maximum output · 360 lmBottom 19%Beam distance (ANSI FL1) · 109 mBottom 22%Peak beam intensity · 2,963 cdBottom 16%Maximum runtime · 97 hTop 32%Water protection (IPx) · IPx6Bottom 19%Weight · 38 gTop 4%
Compared with headlamps released in 2024. Bars show the share of models it beats.
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
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
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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