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Ledlenser P21R vs Nitecore P40

What P21R does better (1) and where P40 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser P21R
Ledlenser · 2025P21R
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ $250
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Nitecore P40
Nitecore · 2025P40
7.6Score
0 advantages≈ $340
9.4Brightness & throw8.7
7.8Build & durability3.9

Why is P21R better than P40?

  1. Maximum output12,000 lm vs 2,000 lm6×

Why is P40 better than P21R?

P40 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser P21RLedlenser P21R≈ $2509.5
Nitecore P40Nitecore P40≈ $3407.6
Light output
Maximum output12,000 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—2,102,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—2,900 m
Light sourceLEDLED + LEP
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime—20 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight—390 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
ColoursBlack—
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