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Ledlenser H5R vs Nitecore NU45

What H5R does better (1) and where NU45 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H5R
Ledlenser · 2020H5R
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $60
vs
Nitecore NU45
Nitecore · 2024NU45
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
8.5Brightness & throw7.9
4.1Battery & charging7.2
5.9Build & durability7.4

Why is H5R better than NU45?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m vs 172 m+16%

Why is NU45 better than H5R?

  1. Maximum runtime45 h vs 86 h+91%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser H5RLedlenser H5R≈ $607.7
Nitecore NU45Nitecore NU45≈ $658.6
Light output
Maximum output—1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity—7,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)200 m172 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime45 h86 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight—126 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
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