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Nitecore NU45 vs Olight Perun 2 Mini

What NU45 does better (2) and where Perun 2 Mini wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU45
Nitecore · 2024NU45
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ $65
vs
Olight Perun 2 Mini
Olight · 2025Perun 2 Mini
8.7Score
0 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
7.9Brightness & throw6.9
7.4Build & durability8.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU45 better than Perun 2 Mini?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 1,100 lm+55%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m vs 150 m+15%

Why is Perun 2 Mini better than NU45?

Perun 2 Mini has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU45Nitecore NU45≈ $658.6
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity7,400 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m150 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime86 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight126 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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