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Ledlenser HF6R Signature vs Nitecore NU45

What HF6R Signature does better (0) and where NU45 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF6R Signature
Ledlenser · 2023HF6R Signature
6.7Score
0 advantages≈ $70
vs
Nitecore NU45
Nitecore · 2024NU45
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
7.0Brightness & throw7.9
5.3Battery & charging7.2
7.3Build & durability7.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF6R Signature better than NU45?

HF6R Signature has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU45 better than HF6R Signature?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,700 lm+70%
  2. Maximum runtime60 h vs 86 h+43%
  3. Weight136 g vs 126 g+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU45Nitecore NU45≈ $658.6
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity—7,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—172 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—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h86 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight136 g126 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
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