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Ledlenser HF4R Core vs Nitecore NU31

What HF4R Core does better (1) and where NU31 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Core
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Nitecore NU31
Nitecore · 2023NU31
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw5.9
4.2Battery & charging7.3
5.9Build & durability5.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF4R Core better than NU31?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx6+17%

Why is NU31 better than HF4R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime35 h vs 147 h4.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 145 m+12%
  3. Maximum output500 lm vs 550 lm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU31Nitecore NU31≈ $406.8
Light output
Maximum output500 lm550 lm
Peak beam intensity—5,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m145 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Maximum runtime35 h147 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time3 h—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx6
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—130 mm
Weight—96 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
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