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Nitecore LR30 vs Olight Diffuse
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Diffuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 241% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 190% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Diffuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LR30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LR30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 241% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LR30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 190% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LR30 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
Unknown
US$32.99
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
57.5 g (2.03 oz)Lightest
Length
92 mm (3.62 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
205 lmLowest output
700 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
1700 cd
Beam distance
20 m (66 ft)Lowest
80 m (262 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3720 minShortest runtime
10800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 or 2 x CR123A batteries
14500 lithium-ion (also compatible with AA primary or NiMH)
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C charging via battery
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Plastic (durable PC materials)
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
CampingOutdoor useWorkshop useGeneral EDC
EDC useTool kit or toolbox lightUsers needing anti-roll shapeUsers wanting waterproof light
Common praise
Strong magnetic base useful for workshop or car bonnet attachmentGood white light output that preserves colors wellVersatile battery options (1x 18650 or 2x CR123)Multiple lighting modes including red light for preservation of night vision
Good waterproof rating (IPX8)Anti-roll pentagon shapeGood output and runtimeConvenient battery with onboard USB-C chargingNice e-switch with indicator and lockout
Common complaints
No rechargeable battery optionNot specified LED typeLimited beam distance at 20 metersNo SOS beacon mode on white light
No knurling makes grip less secureTailcap is small and fiddly to unscrewNo built-in charging in flashlight (battery charges externally)Limited documentation on AA battery mode
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