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Armytek Elf C1 vs Nitecore NU40

What Elf C1 does better (0) and where NU40 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Armytek Elf C1
Armytek · 2025Elf C1
0 advantages≈ $55
vs
Nitecore NU40
Nitecore · 2023NU40
8.4Score
0 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
6.6Brightness & throw7.7

Why is Elf C1 better than NU40?

Elf C1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU40 better than Elf C1?

NU40 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU40Nitecore NU40≈ $608.4
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,000 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)103 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—2,600 mAh
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—1.5 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—50 mm
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Colours—Black
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