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Nitecore NU45 vs Streamlight Bandit Pro

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

Nitecore NU45
Nitecore · 2024NU45
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $65
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Streamlight Bandit Pro
Streamlight · 2025Bandit Pro
0 advantages≈ $70
8.2Brightness & throw2.4

Why is NU45 better than Bandit Pro?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 180 lm9.4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m vs 23 m7.5×

Why is Bandit Pro better than NU45?

Bandit Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU45Nitecore NU45≈ $658.9
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm180 lm
Peak beam intensity7,400 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m23 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)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight126 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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