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Fenix HL45R vs Nitecore NU45

What HL45R does better (2) and where NU45 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL45R
Fenix · 2024HL45R
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $80
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Nitecore NU45
Nitecore · 2024NU45
8.6Score
5 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw7.9
5.1Battery & charging7.2
3.8Build & durability7.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL45R better than NU45?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m vs 172 m+28%
  2. Peak beam intensity12,100 cd vs 7,400 cd+64%

Why is NU45 better than HL45R?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,700 lm+70%
  2. Battery capacity1,900 mAh vs 4,000 mAh2.1×
  3. Maximum runtime54 h vs 86 h+59%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
  5. Weight133 g vs 126 g+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL45RFenix HL45R≈ $806.9
Nitecore NU45Nitecore NU45≈ $658.6
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity12,100 cd7,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m172 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity1,900 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime54 h86 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width78.2 mm—
Body diameter / depth44.5 mm—
Weight133 g126 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRed, White, BlackBlack
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