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Ledlenser HF6R Signature vs Nitecore NU40

What HF6R Signature does better (1) and where NU40 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF6R Signature
Ledlenser · 2023HF6R Signature
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $70
vs
Nitecore NU40
Nitecore · 2023NU40
8.1Score
0 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
7.0Brightness & throw7.0
5.3Battery & charging6.4
7.3Build & durability7.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF6R Signature better than NU40?

  1. Submersible to2 m vs 1.5 m+33%

Why is NU40 better than HF6R Signature?

NU40 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU40Nitecore NU40≈ $608.1
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,000 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—2,600 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m1.5 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—50 mm
Weight136 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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