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Ledlenser HF4R Signature vs Nitecore NU40

What HF4R Signature does better (0) and where NU40 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF4R Signature
Ledlenser · 2023HF4R Signature
6.5Score
0 advantages≈ $60
vs
Nitecore NU40
Nitecore · 2023NU40
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
6.0Brightness & throw7.0
9.7Build & durability7.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF4R Signature better than NU40?

HF4R Signature has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU40 better than HF4R Signature?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 1,000 lm+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU40Nitecore NU40≈ $608.1
Light output
Maximum output600 lm1,000 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—2,600 mAh
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—1.5 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—50 mm
Weight71 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Colours—Black
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