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Ledlenser HF6R vs Nitecore NU40

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

Ledlenser HF6R
Ledlenser · 2026HF6R
8.0Score
0 advantages≈ $60
vs
Nitecore NU40
Nitecore · 2023NU40
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
7.4Brightness & throw7.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF6R better than NU40?

HF6R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU40 better than HF6R?

  1. Maximum output900 lm vs 1,000 lm+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser HF6RLedlenser HF6R≈ $608.0
Nitecore NU40Nitecore NU40≈ $608.1
Light output
Maximum output900 lm1,000 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)180 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—2,600 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h—
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—1.5 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—50 mm
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Colours—Black
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