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Nitecore CI7 vs Wuben H8

What CI7 does better (1) and where H8 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore CI7
Nitecore · 2020CI7
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $120
vs
Wuben H8
Wuben · 2019H8
9.6Score
0 advantages≈ $155
Higher score
7.6Brightness & throw7.1

Why is CI7 better than H8?

  1. Maximum output2,500 lm vs 2,000 lm+25%

Why is H8 better than CI7?

H8 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore CI7Nitecore CI7≈ $1208.9
Wuben H8Wuben H8≈ $1559.6
Light output
Maximum output2,500 lm2,000 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XHP35 HI
LED maker—Cree
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Maximum runtime—468 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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