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Ledlenser C3R Classic vs Nitecore NU11

What C3R Classic does better (0) and where NU11 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser C3R Classic
Ledlenser · 2025C3R Classic
3.5Score
0 advantages≈ $20
vs
Nitecore NU11
Nitecore · 2025NU11
5.6Score
2 advantages≈ $25
Higher score
2.5Brightness & throw2.4

Why is C3R Classic better than NU11?

C3R Classic has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU11 better than C3R Classic?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)40 m vs 50 m+25%
  2. Maximum output140 lm vs 150 lm+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU11Nitecore NU11≈ $255.6
Light output
Maximum output140 lm150 lm
Peak beam intensity—620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)40 m50 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—600 mAh
Maximum runtime6 h—
RechargeableNoNo
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight—41 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
ColoursBlackRed, Black, White
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