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Nitecore NU45 vs Streamlight Double Clutch USB
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Double Clutch USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1260% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Double Clutch USB stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Double Clutch USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Double Clutch USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1260% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Double Clutch USB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2357% 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$80.95Most expensive
Weight
126 g (4.44 oz)Heaviest
114.25 g (4.03 oz)Lightest
Length
79 mm (3.11 in)
Unknown
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmHighest output
125 lmLowest output
Max candela
7426 cdHighest candela
1700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
172 m (564 ft)Highest
82 m (269 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5160 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 4000mAh 18650 Li-ion Battery
USB rechargeable lithium polymer battery, 3x AAA alkaline or lithium batteries (backup)
Charging type
USB-C Fast Charging
USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX4
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
PC material with aluminum alloy front housing
Impact-resistant polymer (engineering polymer, polycarbonate lens)
Use case profile
Best for
Night runningOutdoor adventuresCampingWorkHiking
Work tasks requiring adjustable beamHands-free lightingUse with hard hatsNear and distance 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
Versatile lighting with adjustable spot and flood beamsRechargeable with backup battery optionComfortable, low-profile with tilting headDurable and dependable for work or outdoor use
Common complaints
No explicit complaints in provided sources
USB AC adapter not includedRuntime is moderate, not very long for high modes
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