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Nitecore NU45 vs Silva Explore 5
What NU45 does better (4) and where Explore 5 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Why is NU45 better than Explore 5?
- Maximum output1,700 lm vs 700 lm2.4×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m vs 115 m+50%
- Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 2,000 mAh2×
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
Why is Explore 5 better than NU45?
- Weight126 g vs 116 g+9%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,700 lm | 700 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 7,400 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 172 m | 115 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po |
| Battery capacity | 4,000 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 86 h | — |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Charging time | — | 2 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | 2 m | — |
| Body material | Aluminium | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 126 g | 116 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
| Colours | Black | — |
