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Nitecore NU40 vs Nitecore NU50
What NU40 does better (0) and where NU50 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
Why is NU40 better than NU50?
NU40 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is NU50 better than NU40?
- Battery capacity2,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+92%
- Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,400 lm+40%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,000 lm | 1,400 lm |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion | 21700 Li-ion |
| Battery capacity | 2,600 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | — | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | 1.5 m | — |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Head diameter / width | 50 mm | — |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Motion / reactive sensor | — | Yes |
| Colours | Black | — |
