Comparison Console
Nitecore NU40 vs SureFire Minimus
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 338% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7900% 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$266.95Most expensive
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
Length
79.8 mm (3.14 in)Shortest
113.3 mm (4.46 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
2700 cdHighest candela
1100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
100 m (328 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7200 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 18650 Li-ion 2600mAh rechargeable
1x CR123A lithium
Charging type
USB-C (5V 2A)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
PC plastic rear housing with aluminum alloy front housing
Hard-anodized aerospace aluminum housing, polymer parts
Use case profile
Best for
HikingTrail runningCampingCyclingMaintenanceOutdoor activities
Tactical useCampingTrail hikingWork requiring reliable hands-free lightingOutdoor activities requiring durable headlamp
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
Highly durable and reliable build qualitySmooth and easy to adjust brightness levels with a knobComfortable, adjustable headband with moisture-wicking forehead padWide, well-focused flood beam ideal for near-field tasksRemembers last brightness settingIncludes red filter lens for night vision compatibility
Common complaints
Runtime on highest output (Turbo) is limitedSome users may prefer longer beam distance for certain tasks
Red filter lens is removable and can be easily lostKnob can rotate continuously making it hard to detect max/min outputNot USB rechargeable, requiring battery swaps
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