Comparison Console
Nitecore NU43 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 NU43 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU43 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 367% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU43 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 210% 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 NU43 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 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU43 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 367% 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 NU43 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10900% 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$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
1400 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
3800 cdHighest candela
1100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
130 m (427 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
9900 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 18650 Li-ion battery (3400mAh)
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
Stamped aluminum alloy front housing, special PC plastic rear housing
Hard-anodized aerospace aluminum housing, polymer parts
Use case profile
Best for
Trail runningNight runningTrekkingHikingCampingPatrolIndustrial maintenanceEmergency lightingOutdoor activities
Tactical useCampingTrail hikingWork requiring reliable hands-free lightingOutdoor activities requiring durable headlamp
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
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
Turbo mode limited to 30 secondsHigh sensitivity of light sensor may vary depending on environment
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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