Comparison Console
Nitecore NU06 LE vs Olight i1R 2 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1100% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 525% 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$26.95Most expensive
US$21.95Cheapest
Weight
15 g (0.53 oz)Lightest
22 g (0.78 oz)Heaviest
Length
29.5 mm (1.16 in)Shortest
44 mm (1.73 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
15 lmLowest output
180 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
200 m (656 ft)Highest
48 m (157 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4500 minLongest runtime
720 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Model specific rechargeable Li-ion battery
Built-in 130mAh lithium-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Polycarbonate
Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor activitiesLaw enforcement personnelAttachment to bags, helmets, MOLLE systems, hook-and-loop surfaces
Everyday carryKeychain carryBackup light
Common praise
Versatile mounting with magnetic, hook-and-loop, MOLLE bracketsLong runtime for its sizeCompact and lightweight designEffective multi-color signaling with multiple modes
Compact and lightweight for keychain carryUSB-C charging port for convenienceGood brightness (180 lumens) for its sizeSimple twist operation with two modesWaterproof to IPX8 standard
Common complaints
Limited maximum brightness (15 lumens)Limited impact resistance (1 meter)
Limited maximum beam distance and runtime due to small sizeNot suitable for heavy-duty or tactical applications
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