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Ledlenser HF6R Signature vs Nitecore NU43

What HF6R Signature does better (1) and where NU43 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF6R Signature
Ledlenser · 2023HF6R Signature
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $70
vs
Nitecore NU43
Nitecore · 2023NU43
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
7.0Brightness & throw6.3
5.3Battery & charging8.5
7.3Build & durability5.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF6R Signature better than NU43?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is NU43 better than HF6R Signature?

  1. Maximum runtime60 h vs 165 h2.8×
  2. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,400 lm+40%
  3. Weight136 g vs 116 g+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU43Nitecore NU43≈ $657.7
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,800 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h165 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Charging time—2 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight136 g116 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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