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Nitecore HC75 UHE vs Nitecore NU45
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore NU45 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC75 UHE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC75 UHE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC75 UHE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC75 UHE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC75 UHE stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2% 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$99.95Most expensive
US$65Cheapest
Weight
209 g (7.37 oz)Heaviest
126 g (4.44 oz)Lightest
Length
92.4 mm (3.64 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1700 lmLowest output
Max candela
9216 cdHighest candela
7426 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
192 m (630 ft)Highest
172 m (564 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5040 minShortest runtime
5160 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery (5500mAh)
Built-in 4000mAh 18650 Li-ion Battery
Charging type
USB-C with 18W fast charging
USB-C Fast Charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
PC and aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
PC material with aluminum alloy front housing
Use case profile
Best for
Work and industrial useNight operationsSearch and rescueOutdoor adventuresExtended runtime needs
Night runningOutdoor adventuresCampingWorkHiking
Common praise
Powerful high output and long beam distanceVersatile stepless e-focus adjustmentLong runtime with replaceable high-capacity batteryDurable build with excellent waterproof and impact resistanceConvenient USB-C fast charging and battery level indicator
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
Relatively heavy compared to smaller headlampsMay be bulky for ultralight EDC users
No explicit complaints in provided sources
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