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Ledlenser P18R vs Nitecore P40

What P18R does better (1) and where P40 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser P18R
Ledlenser · 2026P18R
1 advantage≈ $210
vs
Nitecore P40
Nitecore · 2025P40
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $340
Higher score
3.4Battery & charging5.1

Why is P18R better than P40?

  1. Maximum runtime45 h vs 20 h2.2×

Why is P40 better than P18R?

  1. Battery capacity3,200 mAh vs 5,500 mAh+72%
  2. RechargeableNo · P18R: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore P40Nitecore P40≈ $3407.6
Light output
Maximum output—2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—2,102,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—2,900 m
Light sourceLEDLED + LEP
Battery & charging
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity3,200 mAh5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime45 h20 h
RechargeableNoYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time3.5 h—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight—390 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
ColoursBlack—
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