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Ledlenser HF6R Core vs Nitecore NU40

What HF6R Core does better (0) and where NU40 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF6R Core
Ledlenser · 2023HF6R Core
6.8Score
0 advantages≈ $40
vs
Nitecore NU40
Nitecore · 2023NU40
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
6.5Brightness & throw7.0
5.6Battery & charging6.4
5.0Build & durability7.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF6R Core better than NU40?

HF6R Core has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU40 better than HF6R Core?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 1,000 lm+25%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU40Nitecore NU40≈ $608.1
Light output
Maximum output800 lm1,000 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs3—
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—2,600 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h—
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time2.4 h—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—1.5 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—50 mm
Weight126 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Colours—Black
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