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Ledlenser HF4 vs Nitecore NU30

What HF4 does better (0) and where NU30 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4
Ledlenser · 2026HF4
0 advantages≈ $35
vs
Nitecore NU30
Nitecore · 2024NU30
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ $35
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw6.0

Why is HF4 better than NU30?

HF4 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU30 better than HF4?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 500 lm+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU30Nitecore NU30≈ $356.9
Light output
Maximum output450 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity—4,062 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—14
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature—4,500K
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime—97 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—2 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—90 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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