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Ledlenser H7R Core vs Nitecore NU40

What H7R Core does better (0) and where NU40 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H7R Core
Ledlenser · 2020H7R Core
6.2Score
0 advantages≈ $70
vs
Nitecore NU40
Nitecore · 2023NU40
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
8.7Brightness & throw7.0
5.4Battery & charging6.4
3.7Build & durability7.4

Why is H7R Core better than NU40?

H7R Core has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU40 better than H7R Core?

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

Side by side

Nitecore NU40Nitecore NU40≈ $608.1
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—2,600 mAh
Maximum runtime65 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—1.5 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—50 mm
Weight258 g—
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Colours—Black
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