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Nitecore NU40 vs Streamlight Septor
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 26% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Septor stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 733% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Septor stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 733% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3329% 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$61Most expensive
US$36Cheapest
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Length
79.8 mm (3.14 in)Longest
68.6 mm (2.70 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
120 lmLowest output
Max candela
2700 cdHighest candela
900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
100 m (328 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7200 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 18650 Li-ion 2600mAh rechargeable
AAA alkaline
Charging type
USB-C (5V 2A)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX4
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
PC plastic rear housing with aluminum alloy front housing
Co-molded rubber body, thermoplastic housing
Use case profile
Best for
HikingTrail runningCampingCyclingMaintenanceOutdoor activities
Up close work and tasks at arm's lengthDetailed work
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
Soft flood light suitable for close workLong battery runtime especially on low modesDurable and impact resistant designEasy to use recessed push-button switch
Common complaints
Runtime on highest output (Turbo) is limitedSome users may prefer longer beam distance for certain tasks
Not suitable for long distance illuminationBeam intensity is moderate compared to higher output headlamps
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