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Ledlenser Neo5R vs Nitecore NU32

What Neo5R does better (1) and where NU32 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser Neo5R
Ledlenser · 2022Neo5R
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Nitecore NU32
Nitecore · 2021NU32
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
5.6Brightness & throw5.8

Why is Neo5R better than NU32?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 460 lm+30%

Why is NU32 better than Neo5R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 125 m+25%
  2. Weight104 g vs 76 g+37%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU32Nitecore NU32≈ $357.4
Light output
Maximum output600 lm460 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m125 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—5
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime—330 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height—63 mm
Head diameter / width—43 mm
Weight104 g76 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Colours—Black
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