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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.
Why is HF8R Core better than NU20?
- Maximum output1,600 lm vs 360 lm4.4×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 109 m+93%
Why is NU20 better than HF8R Core?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx6+50%
- Maximum runtime90 h vs 97 h+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,600 lm | 360 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | — | 2,963 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 210 m | 109 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Colour rendering (CRI) | — | 90 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po | — |
| Battery capacity | — | 500 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 90 h | 97 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Charging time | — | 1 h |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | — | IP66 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx6 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 1 m |
| Body material | Aluminium | Plastic / polymer |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | — | 38 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Lockout | — | Yes |









