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Ledlenser H5R vs Nitecore NU40

What H5R does better (0) and where NU40 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H5R
Ledlenser · 2020H5R
7.7Score
0 advantages≈ $60
vs
Nitecore NU40
Nitecore · 2023NU40
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
8.5Brightness & throw7.0
4.1Battery & charging6.4
5.9Build & durability7.4

Why is H5R better than NU40?

H5R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU40 better than H5R?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser H5RLedlenser H5R≈ $607.7
Nitecore NU40Nitecore NU40≈ $608.1
Light output
Maximum output—1,000 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—2,600 mAh
Maximum runtime45 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—1.5 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—50 mm
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
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