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Nitecore NU45 vs Nitecore NU50
What NU45 does better (3) and where NU50 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Why is NU45 better than NU50?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m vs 130 m+32%
- Maximum output1,700 lm vs 1,400 lm+21%
- Weight126 g vs 146 g+16%
Why is NU50 better than NU45?
- Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,700 lm | 1,400 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 7,400 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 172 m | 130 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | — | 2 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion | 21700 Li-ion |
| Battery capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 86 h | — |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | 2 m | — |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 126 g | 146 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | Yes |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Motion / reactive sensor | — | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
| Colours | Black | — |
