NitecoreHeadlamp
Nitecore NU45
Nitecore NU45 is a headlamp released in 2024. Key specs: maximum output 1,700 lm, beam distance (ANSI FL1) 172 m, peak beam intensity 7,400 cd, maximum runtime 86 h.
8.6Score
Brightness & throw7.9
Battery & charging7.2
Build & durability7.4
Features5.9
price range$55–75
1,700 lmMaximum output
172 mBeam distance (ANSI FL1)
7,400 cdPeak beam intensity
86 hMaximum runtime
18650 Li-ionBattery
IPx8Water protection (IPx)
126 gWeight
Spec guide
How it ranks among headlamps of 2024
Maximum output · 1,700 lmTop 39%Beam distance (ANSI FL1) · 172 mBottom 38%Peak beam intensity · 7,400 cdBottom 31%Maximum runtime · 86 hTop 38%Water protection (IPx) · IPx8Top 30%Weight · 126 gTop 49%
Compared with headlamps released in 2024. Bars show the share of models it beats.
compared with other headlamps
Why is NU45 a good choice?
Maximum output: 1,700 lmbetter than 83% of headlamps
Battery capacity: 4,000 mAhbetter than 82% of headlamps
Water protection (IPx): IPx8better than 79% of headlamps
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Specifications
Full specifications
Light output
- Maximum output
- 1,700 lm
- Peak beam intensity
- 7,400 cd
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)
- 172 m
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
- Submersible to
- 2 m
Size & weight
- Weight
- 126 g
Modes & features
- SOS / beacon
- Yes
- Red light
- Yes
- Lockout
- Yes
- Colours
- Black
Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.
In collections
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