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Ledlenser H5 Core vs Nitecore NU32

What H5 Core does better (1) and where NU32 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H5 Core
Ledlenser · 2021H5 Core
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
Nitecore NU32
Nitecore · 2021NU32
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
5.9Brightness & throw5.8

Why is H5 Core better than NU32?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)160 m vs 125 m+28%

Why is NU32 better than H5 Core?

  1. Maximum runtime20 h vs 330 h16.5×
  2. Maximum output350 lm vs 460 lm+31%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU32Nitecore NU32≈ $357.4
Light output
Maximum output350 lm460 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)160 m125 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—5
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime20 h330 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height—63 mm
Head diameter / width—43 mm
Weight—76 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
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