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Fenix HL32R-T vs Nitecore NU45

What HL32R-T does better (2) and where NU45 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL32R-T
Fenix · 2023HL32R-T
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $70
vs
Nitecore NU45
Nitecore · 2024NU45
8.6Score
4 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
6.2Brightness & throw7.9
7.6Battery & charging7.2
4.6Build & durability7.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL32R-T better than NU45?

  1. Maximum runtime150 h vs 86 h+74%
  2. Weight107 g vs 126 g+18%

Why is NU45 better than HL32R-T?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 1,700 lm2.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 172 m+30%
  3. Peak beam intensity4,360 cd vs 7,400 cd+70%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL32R-TFenix HL32R-T≈ $706.8
Nitecore NU45Nitecore NU45≈ $658.6
Light output
Maximum output800 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd7,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m172 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime150 h86 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialMagnesiumAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width66 mm—
Body diameter / depth45 mm—
Weight107 g126 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRedBlack
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