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Nitecore NU45 vs Vixen SG-L02

What NU45 does better (2) and where SG-L02 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU45
Nitecore · 2024NU45
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $65
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Vixen SG-L02
Vixen · 2024SG-L02
5.5Score
0 advantages≈ $75
8.2Brightness & throw2.2
7.3Build & durability8.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU45 better than SG-L02?

  1. Maximum output1,700 lm vs 42 lm40.5×
  2. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 600 mAh6.7×

Why is SG-L02 better than NU45?

SG-L02 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Nitecore NU45Nitecore NU45≈ $658.9
Vixen SG-L02Vixen SG-L02≈ $755.5
Light output
Maximum output1,700 lm42 lm
Peak beam intensity7,400 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—5
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity4,000 mAh600 mAh
Maximum runtime86 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight126 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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