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Ledlenser HF8R Core vs Nitecore NU45

What HF8R Core does better (2) and where NU45 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $85
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Nitecore NU45
Nitecore · 2024NU45
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
8.6Brightness & throw7.9
6.3Battery & charging7.2
2.4Build & durability7.4

Why is HF8R Core better than NU45?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 172 m+22%
  2. Maximum runtime90 h vs 86 h+5%

Why is NU45 better than HF8R Core?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
  2. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,700 lm+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU45Nitecore NU45≈ $658.6
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity—7,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m172 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime90 h86 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight—126 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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