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Fenix WH23R vs Nitecore NU40

What WH23R does better (0) and where NU40 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix WH23R
Fenix · 2022WH23R
6.2Score
0 advantages≈ $60
vs
Nitecore NU40
Nitecore · 2023NU40
8.1Score
3 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
4.8Brightness & throw7.0
7.8Battery & charging6.4
5.4Build & durability7.4

Why is WH23R better than NU40?

WH23R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU40 better than WH23R?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 1,000 lm+67%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
  3. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh+30%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix WH23RFenix WH23R≈ $606.2
Nitecore NU40Nitecore NU40≈ $608.1
Light output
Maximum output600 lm1,000 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-Po18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity2,000 mAh2,600 mAh
Maximum runtime150 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time1.5 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to—1.5 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height86.4 mm—
Head diameter / width45 mm50 mm
Body diameter / depth43.7 mm—
Weight115 g—
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
Colours—Black
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