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Imalent HT50 vs Nitecore NU45

What HT50 does better (5) and where NU45 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Imalent HT50
Imalent · 2024HT50
9.6Score
5 advantages≈ $60
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Nitecore NU45
Nitecore · 2024NU45
8.6Score
0 advantages≈ $65
9.5Brightness & throw7.9
9.8Battery & charging7.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HT50 better than NU45?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)318 m vs 172 m+85%
  2. Peak beam intensity25,280 cd vs 7,400 cd3.4×
  3. Maximum runtime350 h vs 86 h4.1×
  4. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 1,700 lm+76%
  5. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+25%

Why is NU45 better than HT50?

NU45 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Imalent HT50Imalent HT50≈ $609.6
Nitecore NU45Nitecore NU45≈ $658.6
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity25,280 cd7,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)318 m172 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP50.3—
LED makerCree—
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime350 h86 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight—126 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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