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Ledlenser Neo9R vs Nitecore NU43

What Neo9R does better (0) and where NU43 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser Neo9R
Ledlenser · 2022Neo9R
8.3Score
0 advantages≈ $50
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Nitecore NU43
Nitecore · 2023NU43
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ $65
7.7Brightness & throw6.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is Neo9R better than NU43?

Neo9R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU43 better than Neo9R?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,400 lm+17%
  2. Charging time5.5 h vs 2 h2.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser Neo9RLedlenser Neo9R≈ $508.3
Nitecore NU43Nitecore NU43≈ $657.7
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,800 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime—165 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time5.5 h2 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Weight—116 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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