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Ledlenser Neo9R vs Nitecore NU33

What Neo9R does better (1) and where NU33 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser Neo9R
Ledlenser · 2022Neo9R
8.3Score
1 advantage≈ $50
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Nitecore NU33
Nitecore · 2022NU33
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $55
7.7Brightness & throw6.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is Neo9R better than NU33?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 700 lm+71%

Why is NU33 better than Neo9R?

  1. Charging time5.5 h vs 1 h5.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser Neo9RLedlenser Neo9R≈ $508.3
Nitecore NU33Nitecore NU33≈ $557.4
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity—4,578 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—135 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—147 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time5.5 h1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Weight—96 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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