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Nitecore NU43 vs Olight Perun 2 Mini
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Perun 2 Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU43 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU43 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU43 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Perun 2 Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Perun 2 Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU43 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 115% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Perun 2 Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU43 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Perun 2 Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU43 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10% 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$86.09Cheapest
US$95Most expensive
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Length
79.8 mm (3.14 in)Longest
64 mm (2.52 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1400 lmHighest output
1100 lmLowest output
Max candela
3800 cdLowest candela
5950 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
150 m (492 ft)Highest
Max runtime
9900 minLongest runtime
9000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 18650 Li-ion battery (3400mAh)
Custom 650mAh 3.6V IMR16340 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C (5V 2A)
Magnetic USB charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Stamped aluminum alloy front housing, special PC plastic rear housing
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Trail runningNight runningTrekkingHikingCampingPatrolIndustrial maintenanceEmergency lightingOutdoor activities
EDCHeadlamp useWork around the houseWalking the dogCampsite tasks
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
Bright output for its sizeVersatile use as headlamp or handheld flashlightComfortable upgraded headbandMagnetic chargingMultiple power indicator colors
Common complaints
Turbo mode limited to 30 secondsHigh sensitivity of light sensor may vary depending on environment
No listed common complaints in sources
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