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Nitecore NU45 vs Wiha 500lm
What NU45 does better (1) and where 500lm wins (0) — every spec side by side.
Why is NU45 better than 500lm?
- Maximum output1,700 lm vs 500 lm3.4×
Why is 500lm better than NU45?
500lm has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,700 lm | 500 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 7,400 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 172 m | — |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion | — |
| Battery capacity | 4,000 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 86 h | — |
| Rechargeable | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | 2 m | 2 m |
| Body material | Aluminium | Plastic / polymer |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 126 g | — |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | — |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
| Colours | Black | Black |
