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Nitecore HU2000 vs Nitecore NU45

What HU2000 does better (1) and where NU45 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HU2000
Nitecore · 2024HU2000
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $50
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Nitecore NU45
Nitecore · 2024NU45
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $65
7.5Brightness & throw7.9
5.8Battery & charging7.2
9.6Build & durability7.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HU2000 better than NU45?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 1,700 lm+18%

Why is NU45 better than HU2000?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)160 m vs 172 m+7%
  2. Maximum runtime66 h vs 86 h+30%
  3. Peak beam intensity6,400 cd vs 7,400 cd+16%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore HU2000Nitecore HU2000≈ $508.7
Nitecore NU45Nitecore NU45≈ $658.6
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity6,400 cd7,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)160 m172 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime66 h86 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight—126 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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