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Fenix HM50R V2.0 vs Nitecore NU40

What HM50R V2.0 does better (0) and where NU40 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM50R V2.0
Fenix · 2021HM50R V2.0
6.6Score
0 advantages≈ $60
vs
Nitecore NU40
Nitecore · 2023NU40
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
5.1Brightness & throw7.0
4.4Battery & charging6.4
9.3Build & durability7.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM50R V2.0 better than NU40?

HM50R V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU40 better than HM50R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output700 lm vs 1,000 lm+43%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU40Nitecore NU40≈ $608.1
Light output
Maximum output700 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity3,310 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature5,900K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—2,600 mAh
Maximum runtime42 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—1.5 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm50 mm
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight78 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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