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Ledlenser P5R Core vs Nitecore TUP

What P5R Core does better (1) and where TUP wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser P5R Core
Ledlenser · 2020P5R Core
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $55
vs
Nitecore TUP
Nitecore · 2021TUP
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
4.6Brightness & throw4.5
4.0Battery & charging7.4
6.8Build & durability9.7

Why is P5R Core better than TUP?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m vs 180 m+39%

Why is TUP better than P5R Core?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 1,000 lm2×
  2. Maximum runtime25 h vs 70 h2.8×
  3. Weight124 g vs 54 g2.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore TUPNitecore TUP≈ $558.8
Light output
Maximum output500 lm1,000 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)250 m180 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries1—
Maximum runtime25 h70 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height130 mm71 mm
Head diameter / width—30 mm
Weight124 g54 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
ColoursBlack—
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