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Black Diamond Distance lt 1100 vs Nitecore NU45

What Distance lt 1100 does better (1) and where NU45 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Distance lt 1100
Black Diamond · 2024Distance lt 1100
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $85
vs
Nitecore NU45
Nitecore · 2024NU45
8.9Score
3 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
6.8Brightness & throw8.2
5.9Build & durability7.3

Why is Distance lt 1100 better than NU45?

  1. Maximum runtime120 h vs 86 h+40%

Why is NU45 better than Distance lt 1100?

  1. Maximum output1,100 lm vs 1,700 lm+55%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 172 m+38%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU45Nitecore NU45≈ $658.9
Light output
Maximum output1,100 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity—7,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m172 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime120 h86 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight—126 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
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