Comparison Console
Nitecore NU40 vs Nitecore P16
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 15% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 333% 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$70Most expensive
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Length
79.8 mm (3.14 in)Shortest
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
960 lmLowest output
Max candela
2700 cdLowest candela
20900 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
100 m (328 ft)Lowest
289 m (948 ft)Highest
Max runtime
7200 minShortest runtime
31200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 18650 Li-ion 2600mAh rechargeable
1x18650 or 2xCR123
Charging type
USB-C (5V 2A)
USB-C (via Nitecore NL1826R battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
PC plastic rear housing with aluminum alloy front housing
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
HikingTrail runningCampingCyclingMaintenanceOutdoor activities
EDCTactical useOutdoorWork-related flashlight use
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 a maximum of 960 lumensLong beam distance (~289 meters)Durable build with good impact and water resistanceUseful side switch and tactical tail switch interfacePower indicator display for battery level and voltageIncludes intelligent memory to store preferred brightness settingConvenient USB-C rechargeable battery available
Common complaints
Runtime on highest output (Turbo) is limitedSome users may prefer longer beam distance for certain tasks
Not suitable for search and rescue due to lockout feature causing the light to shut off if caps loosenedLight may fail to turn on if head is slightly loosenedRough coating/texture not attractiveTail standing lamp feature may not be tactical in some scenarios
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