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Nitecore NU43 vs Nitecore NU45
What NU43 does better (2) and where NU45 wins (5) — every spec side by side.
Why is NU43 better than NU45?
- Maximum runtime165 h vs 86 h+92%
- Weight116 g vs 126 g+9%
Why is NU45 better than NU43?
- Peak beam intensity3,800 cd vs 7,400 cd+95%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 172 m+32%
- Maximum output1,400 lm vs 1,700 lm+21%
- Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+18%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,400 lm | 1,700 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 3,800 cd | 7,400 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 130 m | 172 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion | 18650 Li-ion |
| Battery capacity | 3,400 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 165 h | 86 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging time | 2 h | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | 2 m | 2 m |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 116 g | 126 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | Yes |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Motion / reactive sensor | Yes | — |
| Lockout | Yes | Yes |
| Colours | — | Black |
