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Ledlenser HF6R Core vs Nitecore NU31

What HF6R Core does better (2) and where NU31 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF6R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF6R Core
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Nitecore NU31
Nitecore · 2023NU31
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $40
6.5Brightness & throw5.9
5.6Battery & charging7.3
5.0Build & durability5.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF6R Core better than NU31?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 550 lm+45%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx6+17%

Why is NU31 better than HF6R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime60 h vs 147 h2.4×
  2. Weight126 g vs 96 g+31%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU31Nitecore NU31≈ $406.8
Light output
Maximum output800 lm550 lm
Peak beam intensity—5,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—145 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs34
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h147 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time2.4 h—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx6
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—130 mm
Weight126 g96 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
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