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Ledlenser Neo9R vs Nitecore NU50

What Neo9R does better (0) and where NU50 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser Neo9R
Ledlenser · 2022Neo9R
9.0Score
0 advantages≈ $55
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Nitecore NU50
Nitecore · 2023NU50
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ $65
8.3Brightness & throw7.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is Neo9R better than NU50?

Neo9R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU50 better than Neo9R?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,400 lm+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser Neo9RLedlenser Neo9R≈ $559.0
Nitecore NU50Nitecore NU50≈ $658.5
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,400 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time5.5 h—
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Weight—146 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
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