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Fenix WH23R vs Nitecore NU25-400

What WH23R does better (1) and where NU25-400 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix WH23R
Fenix · 2022WH23R
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $60
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Nitecore NU25-400
Nitecore · 2022NU25-400
5.5Score
0 advantages≈ $60
5.5Brightness & throw5.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is WH23R better than NU25-400?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 400 lm+50%

Why is NU25-400 better than WH23R?

NU25-400 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Fenix WH23RFenix WH23R≈ $606.7
Light output
Maximum output600 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity2,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity2,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime150 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1.5 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Submersible to1.5 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Size & weight
Length / height86.4 mm—
Head diameter / width45 mm—
Body diameter / depth43.7 mm—
Weight115 g—
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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