How we scoreBlogAdvertise
html›body›main#compare791 models · updated Oct 21, 2026
  1. compoundsemi.com
  2. Compare
  3. Einstein 1500 Flex vs NU40

NEBO Einstein 1500 Flex vs Nitecore NU40

What Einstein 1500 Flex does better (2) and where NU40 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

NEBO Einstein 1500 Flex
NEBO · 2022Einstein 1500 Flex
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
vs
Nitecore NU40
Nitecore · 2023NU40
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ $60
8.4Brightness & throw7.0
6.2Build & durability7.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is Einstein 1500 Flex better than NU40?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 1,000 lm+50%
  2. Submersible to2 m vs 1.5 m+33%

Why is NU40 better than Einstein 1500 Flex?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU40Nitecore NU40≈ $608.1
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm1,000 lm
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—2,600 mAh
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to2 m1.5 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—50 mm
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
ColoursBlack, RedBlack
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare