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Nitecore NU40 vs Nitecore NU50

What NU40 does better (0) and where NU50 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU40
Nitecore · 2023NU40
8.4Score
0 advantages≈ $60
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Nitecore NU50
Nitecore · 2023NU50
8.5Score
2 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
7.7Brightness & throw7.4
6.4Battery & charging8.0
7.5Build & durability7.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU40 better than NU50?

NU40 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU50 better than NU40?

  1. Battery capacity2,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+92%
  2. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,400 lm+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU40Nitecore NU40≈ $608.4
Nitecore NU50Nitecore NU50≈ $658.5
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,400 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity2,600 mAh5,000 mAh
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width50 mm—
Weight—146 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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