Comparison Console
Nitecore NU45 vs Nitecore P12
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 8500% 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$65Cheapest
US$95Most expensive
Weight
126 g (4.44 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Length
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
7426 cdHighest candela
6400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
172 m (564 ft)Highest
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5160 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 4000mAh 18650 Li-ion Battery
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
Charging type
USB-C Fast Charging
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Unknown
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
PC material with aluminum alloy front housing
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Night runningOutdoor adventuresCampingWorkHiking
Everyday carryTactical useIndoor and most outdoor lighting
Common praise
High brightness with multiple lighting modesLong runtime on low settingsFast USB-C chargingLightweight and comfortable to wearDurable with high waterproof and impact resistance ratings
Multiple brightness levels including red light optionsSolid durability with glass breakers on bezelCompact and lightweight for easy EDC
Common complaints
No explicit complaints in provided sources
Brightest white mode has shorter throw distance than some competitorsRotating collar switch may add bulk
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