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Ledlenser HF8R Core vs Nitecore NU53

What HF8R Core does better (1) and where NU53 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
7.3Score
1 advantage≈ $65
vs
Nitecore NU53
Nitecore · 2024NU53
9.2Score
3 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
9.0Brightness & throw8.4
6.9Battery & charging9.3
2.5Build & durability6.9

Why is HF8R Core better than NU53?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 175 m+20%

Why is NU53 better than HF8R Core?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
  2. Maximum runtime90 h vs 153 h+70%
  3. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,800 lm+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU53Nitecore NU53≈ $709.2
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity—7,660 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m175 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—19
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime90 h153 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight—151 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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