Comparison Console
Nitecore EC23 vs Nitecore NU45
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore EC23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 284% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$58.95Cheapest
US$65Most expensive
Weight
78 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
126 g (4.44 oz)Heaviest
Length
128.7 mm (5.07 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
1700 lmLowest output
Max candela
16200 cdHighest candela
7426 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
255 m (837 ft)Highest
172 m (564 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
19800 minLongest runtime
5160 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1× 18650 Li-ion (output ≥ 8A) or 2× CR123 (single use or rechargeable)
Built-in 4000mAh 18650 Li-ion Battery
Charging type
USB (implied by USB flashlight naming and included battery)
USB-C Fast Charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodised finish
PC material with aluminum alloy front housing
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingSearch tasksSurvival/bushcraft
Night runningOutdoor adventuresCampingWorkHiking
Common praise
High maximum brightness (1800 lumens)Long maximum runtime (up to 330 hours in ultralow mode)Compact size and lightweightMultiple output levels and special modesWaterproof and impact resistantBuilt-in battery power indicatorComfortable diamond knurled body grip
High brightness with multiple lighting modesLong runtime on low settingsFast USB-C chargingLightweight and comfortable to wearDurable with high waterproof and impact resistance ratings
Common complaints
Switch can be fiddly or less intuitiveTurbo mode requires specific high-output batteryNot compatible with all 18650 batteries for turbo mode
No explicit complaints in provided sources
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