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Ledlenser iH5R vs Nitecore NU31

What iH5R does better (2) and where NU31 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser iH5R
Ledlenser · 2019iH5R
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $40
vs
Nitecore NU31
Nitecore · 2023NU31
6.8Score
4 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
6.4Brightness & throw5.9
3.2Battery & charging7.3
3.5Build & durability5.0

Why is iH5R better than NU31?

  1. Peak beam intensity9,900 cd vs 5,260 cd+88%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)199 m vs 145 m+37%

Why is NU31 better than iH5R?

  1. Maximum runtime35 h vs 147 h4.2×
  2. Maximum output400 lm vs 550 lm+38%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx6+50%
  4. Weight99 g vs 96 g+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser iH5RLedlenser iH5R≈ $405.4
Nitecore NU31Nitecore NU31≈ $406.8
Light output
Maximum output400 lm550 lm
Peak beam intensity9,900 cd5,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)199 m145 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Maximum runtime35 h147 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP54IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx6
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—130 mm
Weight99 g96 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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