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Ledlenser H5R vs Nitecore NU43

What H5R does better (1) and where NU43 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H5R
Ledlenser · 2020H5R
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $60
vs
Nitecore NU43
Nitecore · 2023NU43
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $65
Higher score
8.5Brightness & throw6.3
4.1Battery & charging8.5
5.9Build & durability5.6

Why is H5R better than NU43?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m vs 130 m+54%

Why is NU43 better than H5R?

  1. Maximum runtime45 h vs 165 h3.7×
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser H5RLedlenser H5R≈ $607.7
Nitecore NU43Nitecore NU43≈ $657.7
Light output
Maximum output—1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,800 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime45 h165 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Charging time—2 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight—116 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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