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Acebeam H50 2.0 vs Nitecore NU45

What H50 2.0 does better (2) and where NU45 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam H50 2.0
Acebeam · 2023H50 2.0
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $90
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Nitecore NU45
Nitecore · 2024NU45
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $65
7.2Brightness & throw7.9
3.7Battery & charging7.2
8.3Build & durability7.4

Why is H50 2.0 better than NU45?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 1,700 lm+18%
  2. Weight94 g vs 126 g+34%

Why is NU45 better than H50 2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime40 h vs 86 h2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)141 m vs 172 m+22%
  3. Peak beam intensity4,968 cd vs 7,400 cd+49%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam H50 2.0Acebeam H50 2.0≈ $908.7
Nitecore NU45Nitecore NU45≈ $658.6
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity4,968 cd7,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)141 m172 m
Runtime at maximum output240 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs3—
Colour temperature5,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime40 h86 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height85 mm—
Weight94 g126 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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