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Ledlenser iH5R vs Nitecore NU32

What iH5R does better (1) and where NU32 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser iH5R
Ledlenser · 2019iH5R
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ $40
vs
Nitecore NU32
Nitecore · 2021NU32
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
7.1Brightness & throw6.0
3.9Battery & charging9.7
3.8Build & durability4.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is iH5R better than NU32?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)199 m vs 125 m+59%

Why is NU32 better than iH5R?

  1. Maximum runtime35 h vs 330 h9.4×
  2. Maximum output400 lm vs 460 lm+15%
  3. Weight99 g vs 76 g+30%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser iH5RLedlenser iH5R≈ $406.0
Nitecore NU32Nitecore NU32≈ $357.5
Light output
Maximum output400 lm460 lm
Peak beam intensity9,900 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)199 m125 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—5
Battery & charging
BatteryAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime35 h330 h
RechargeableYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—63 mm
Head diameter / width—43 mm
Weight99 g76 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Colours—Black
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