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Ledlenser HF8R Core vs Nitecore NU20

What HF8R Core does better (2) and where NU20 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $85
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Nitecore NU20
Nitecore · 2024NU20
5.9Score
2 advantages
8.6Brightness & throw4.1
6.3Battery & charging4.9
2.4Build & durability5.6

Why is HF8R Core better than NU20?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 360 lm4.4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 109 m+93%

Why is NU20 better than HF8R Core?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx6+50%
  2. Maximum runtime90 h vs 97 h+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm360 lm
Peak beam intensity—2,963 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m109 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Battery capacity—500 mAh
Maximum runtime90 h97 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—38 g
Modes & features
Lockout—Yes
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