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Ledlenser Neo9R vs Nitecore NU40

What Neo9R does better (1) and where NU40 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser Neo9R
Ledlenser · 2022Neo9R
8.3Score
1 advantage≈ $50
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Nitecore NU40
Nitecore · 2023NU40
8.1Score
0 advantages≈ $60
7.7Brightness & throw7.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is Neo9R better than NU40?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,000 lm+20%

Why is NU40 better than Neo9R?

NU40 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser Neo9RLedlenser Neo9R≈ $508.3
Nitecore NU40Nitecore NU40≈ $608.1
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,000 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—2,600 mAh
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time5.5 h—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—1.5 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—50 mm
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Colours—Black
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