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Nitecore NU40 vs Nitecore NU45
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore NU40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 40% 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$61Cheapest
US$65Most expensive
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
126 g (4.44 oz)Heaviest
Length
79.8 mm (3.14 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
1700 lmHighest output
Max candela
2700 cdLowest candela
7426 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
100 m (328 ft)Lowest
172 m (564 ft)Highest
Max runtime
7200 minLongest runtime
5160 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 18650 Li-ion 2600mAh rechargeable
Built-in 4000mAh 18650 Li-ion Battery
Charging type
USB-C (5V 2A)
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 plastic rear housing with aluminum alloy front housing
PC material with aluminum alloy front housing
Use case profile
Best for
HikingTrail runningCampingCyclingMaintenanceOutdoor activities
Night runningOutdoor adventuresCampingWorkHiking
Common praise
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
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
Runtime on highest output (Turbo) is limitedSome users may prefer longer beam distance for certain tasks
No explicit complaints in provided sources
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