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Nitecore NU40 vs Wiha 500lm

What NU40 does better (1) and where 500lm wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU40
Nitecore · 2023NU40
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ $60
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Wiha 500lm
Wiha · 2024500lm
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ $65
7.0Brightness & throw5.2
7.4Build & durability8.8

Why is NU40 better than 500lm?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 500 lm2×

Why is 500lm better than NU40?

  1. Submersible to1.5 m vs 2 m+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU40Nitecore NU40≈ $608.1
Wiha 500lmWiha 500lm≈ $657.9
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm500 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
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 materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Head diameter / width50 mm—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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