Comparison Console
Nitecore EC4GTS vs Nitecore NU40
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 217% 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$90Most expensive
US$61Cheapest
Weight
171 g (6.03 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Length
155 mm (6.10 in)Longest
79.8 mm (3.14 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
39220 cdHighest candela
2700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
396 m (1299 ft)Highest
100 m (328 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
22800 minLongest runtime
7200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 18650 Li-Ion
Built-in 18650 Li-ion 2600mAh rechargeable
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C (5V 2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
PC plastic rear housing with aluminum alloy front housing
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueOutdoor campingWalking/hikingBug-Out Bag (BOB)
HikingTrail runningCampingCyclingMaintenanceOutdoor activities
Common praise
High output with effective beam throwDurable build quality with quality materials and anodizingErgonomic design with good grip even in wet conditionsUseful UI with direct access to Turbo and Ultra-LowLong maximum runtime and efficient thermal regulation
Lightweight and compact designHigh maximum output with uniform beamLong runtime especially on low modesUSB-C fast rechargeableDurable construction with good heat dissipationMultiple brightness levels and special modes including red light for night vision preservation
Common complaints
No clip included for pocket carryRequires button top 18650 batteries for proper contact
Runtime on highest output (Turbo) is limitedSome users may prefer longer beam distance for certain tasks
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