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Nitecore NU40 vs Olight Perun 3 Mini

What NU40 does better (0) and where Perun 3 Mini wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU40
Nitecore · 2023NU40
8.1Score
0 advantages≈ $60
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Olight Perun 3 Mini
Olight · 2025Perun 3 Mini
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
7.0Brightness & throw7.3
7.4Build & durability9.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU40 better than Perun 3 Mini?

NU40 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Perun 3 Mini better than NU40?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,250 lm+25%
  2. Submersible to1.5 m vs 2 m+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU40Nitecore NU40≈ $608.1
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,250 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—155 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity2,600 mAh—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to1.5 m2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width50 mm—
Weight—54 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
ColoursBlackBlack
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