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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.
Why is HF8R Core better than NU45?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 172 m+22%
- Maximum runtime90 h vs 86 h+5%
Why is NU45 better than HF8R Core?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
- Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,700 lm+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,600 lm | 1,700 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | — | 7,400 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 210 m | 172 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po | 18650 Li-ion |
| Battery capacity | — | 4,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 90 h | 86 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | — | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | — | 126 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | — | Yes |
| Red light | — | Yes |
| Lockout | — | Yes |
| Colours | — | Black |









