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Ledlenser HF4R Core vs Nitecore NU21

What HF4R Core does better (3) and where NU21 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Core
5.7Score
3 advantages≈ $30
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Nitecore NU21
Nitecore · 2023NU21
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ $30
5.6Brightness & throw2.8
4.2Battery & charging3.3
5.9Build & durability5.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF4R Core better than NU21?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 58 m2.2×
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 360 lm+39%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx6+17%

Why is NU21 better than HF4R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime35 h vs 37 h+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU21Nitecore NU21≈ $304.7
Light output
Maximum output500 lm360 lm
Peak beam intensity—840 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m58 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—500 mAh
Maximum runtime35 h37 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time3 h—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—44 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
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