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Nitecore NU45 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 10% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 467% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 311% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 467% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5633% 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$266.95Most expensive
Weight
126 g (4.44 oz)Heaviest
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
Length
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
113.3 mm (4.46 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
7426 cdHighest candela
1100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
172 m (564 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5160 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 4000mAh 18650 Li-ion Battery
1x CR123A lithium
Charging type
USB-C Fast Charging
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
PC material with aluminum alloy front housing
Hard-anodized aerospace aluminum housing, polymer parts
Use case profile
Best for
Night runningOutdoor adventuresCampingWorkHiking
Tactical useCampingTrail hikingWork requiring reliable hands-free lightingOutdoor activities requiring durable headlamp
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
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
No explicit complaints in provided sources
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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