Nitecore LR60 vs Olight Obulb Pro
Quick take: The Nitecore LR60 is brighter (280 vs 240 lm); the Nitecore LR60 throws farther (45m vs 35m); the Olight Obulb Pro runs longer on high (8 vs 6 hrs).
| Spec | Nitecore LR60 | Olight Obulb Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $40 | $40 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Lantern | Lantern |
| Lumens | 280 lm | 240 lm |
| Candela | 500 cd | 300 cd |
| Beam distance | 45m | 35m |
| Runtime | 6 hrs (medium) | 8 hrs (medium) |
| Battery | 18650 | Built-in |
| LED | High CRI LED + UV | Multi-color LED |
| Beam type | Flood | Flood |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | 4 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Simple |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| CRI | 90 | 70 |
| Weight | 3.8 oz | 3.8 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.5 x 2.0 in | 2.7 x 2.7 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
What owners report
Nitecore LR60
- ✓90+ CRI diffused beam — rare in a lantern and immediately noticeable
- ✓Takes two 21700s or 18650s and works as a power bank for phones and tablets
- ✓Powerful magnet holds it vertically or horizontally on steel
- ✓Tilting steel ring for hanging, plus adjustable brightness and direction
- ✓USB-C charging, more durable than micro-USB
- ✗Pricey for a 280-lumen lantern
- ✗IP66 covers rain but not submersion
- ✗280 lumens is modest if you want to light a large area
- ✗Little independent review coverage compared with Nitecore's flashlights
- ✗Two cells to buy and keep matched
Olight Obulb Pro
- ✓Genuinely useful and versatile as a soft area light for tents and bags
- ✓1,650mAh cell — well over double the original Obulb's capacity
- ✓Bluetooth app control that works and is occasionally handy
- ✓Bigger than the standard Obulb, which reviewers found an improvement
- ✓Simple, robust object with nothing to break
- ✗The MCC charging cable isn't included by default — you must order one
- ✗The Osling carrying accessory doesn't fit the Pro
- ✗The app wants a unique login and permissions including microphone access
- ✗One reviewer couldn't revert a custom app image back to the stock one
- ✗Proprietary charging on a device that would suit USB-C