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Nitecore NU43 vs Nitecore NU45
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore NU43 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU43 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU43 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 NU43 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU43 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 92% 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$86.09Most expensive
US$65Cheapest
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
1400 lmLowest output
1700 lmHighest output
Max candela
3800 cdLowest candela
7426 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
172 m (564 ft)Highest
Max runtime
9900 minLongest runtime
5160 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 18650 Li-ion battery (3400mAh)
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
Stamped aluminum alloy front housing, special PC plastic rear housing
PC material with aluminum alloy front housing
Use case profile
Best for
Trail runningNight runningTrekkingHikingCampingPatrolIndustrial maintenanceEmergency lightingOutdoor activities
Night runningOutdoor adventuresCampingWorkHiking
Common praise
Lightweight and comfortable for extended wearBright max output with dual beam flood and spotLong runtime with high-capacity 18650 batteryDurable construction and excellent waterproofingConvenient USB-C charging and fast charge timeIntelligent light sensor for obstacle avoidanceMultiple brightness levels and modes including red light and beacon
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
Turbo mode limited to 30 secondsHigh sensitivity of light sensor may vary depending on environment
No explicit complaints in provided sources
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