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Ledlenser Neo5R vs Nitecore NU31

What Neo5R does better (1) and where NU31 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser Neo5R
Ledlenser · 2022Neo5R
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Nitecore NU31
Nitecore · 2023NU31
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
4.9Brightness & throw5.9

Why is Neo5R better than NU31?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 550 lm+9%

Why is NU31 better than Neo5R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 145 m+45%
  2. Weight104 g vs 96 g+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU31Nitecore NU31≈ $406.8
Light output
Maximum output600 lm550 lm
Peak beam intensity—5,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m145 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Maximum runtime—147 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—130 mm
Weight104 g96 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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