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Ledlenser iH9R vs Nitecore UT32

What iH9R does better (1) and where UT32 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser iH9R
Ledlenser · 2019iH9R
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ $90
vs
Nitecore UT32
Nitecore · 2021UT32
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
8.6Brightness & throw8.1
5.5Battery & charging2.9
3.4Build & durability6.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is iH9R better than UT32?

  1. Maximum runtime60 h vs 18 h3.3×

Why is UT32 better than iH9R?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 1,100 lm+83%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  3. Weight139 g vs 82 g+70%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser iH9RLedlenser iH9R≈ $907.0
Nitecore UT32Nitecore UT32≈ $857.3
Light output
Maximum output600 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity22,350 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)299 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime60 h18 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Size & weight
Weight139 g82 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYes—
Colours—Black
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