Nitecore NU45 1700-lumen headlamp (Nitecore, SKU: NU45) is a rechargeable headlamp equipped with a primary white light, a high-CRI auxiliary white light and a red light. Eight NiteLab UHE LEDs provide an output of up to 1,700 lumens and a beam distance of up to 172 m. The built-in 4,000 mAh 18650 Li-ion battery is charged through a USB-C port supporting fast charging.

Key features

• maximum primary white light output of 1,700 lumens and a beam distance of up to 172 m
• eight energy-efficient NiteLab UHE LEDs
• primary white light with a colour temperature of 6,000 K
• auxiliary white light with a colour temperature of 4,500 K and a CRI ≥ 90
• auxiliary red light with two brightness levels
• four primary light brightness levels and two auxiliary white light brightness levels
• SOS, Beacon and red Slow Flashing special modes
• multifaceted optical system providing a uniform, soft beam
• direct access to Ultralow and Turbo modes
• two buttons with different shapes and tactile surfaces for easy one-handed operation
• optical sensor reducing the brightness when an obstruction is detected in front of the headlamp
• lockout function preventing accidental activation
• four-stage remaining power indicator
• intelligent charging circuit with a USB-C port and QC fast charging mode
• ability to power the headlamp directly from an external power source
• removable bracket facilitating headband replacement
• durable PC housing with an aluminium alloy front section
• IP68-rated dust and water resistance and impact resistance from a height of 2 m

Set contents

• Nitecore NU45 headlamp
• USB-C to USB-C charging cable
• headband
• carrying pouch serving as a diffuser

Technical specifications

• manufacturer: Nitecore
• model: NU45
• type: rechargeable headlamp
• primary light source: 8 NiteLab UHE LEDs
• primary white light colour temperature: 6,000 K
• auxiliary white light colour temperature: 4,500 K
• auxiliary white light colour rendering index: CRI ≥ 90
• auxiliary light source: red light
• Turbo mode: 1,700 lumens / 172 m
• High mode: 1,000 lumens / 8 hours / 132 m
• Mid mode: 300 lumens / 17 hours / 71 m
• Low mode: 100 lumens / 34 hours / 41 m
• auxiliary white light, Flood Low mode: 25 lumens / 55 hours / 7 m
• auxiliary white light, Ultralow mode: 8 lumens / 86 hours / 4 m
• red light, Low level: 5 lumens / 84 hours / 3 m
• red light, High level: 10 lumens / 50 hours / 4 m
• red Slow Flashing mode: 10 lumens
• SOS mode: 1,000 lumens
• Beacon mode: 1,000 lumens
• maximum beam intensity: 7,426 cd
• power source: built-in 4,000 mAh 18650 Li-ion battery
• charging port: USB-C
• maximum fast charging power: 14 W
• charging time in QC mode: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
• standard charging time: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes with a 5 V / 2 A power source
• maximum standby time after a full charge: approximately 12 months
• housing material: PC plastic and aluminium alloy
• IP rating: IP68, submersible to 2 m
• impact resistance: drop from a height of 2 m
• dimensions with the bracket: 79 × 39.5 × 49.8 mm
• weight with the bracket: 102 g
• weight with the bracket and headband: 126 g

The Nitecore NU45 combines powerful primary illumination, uniform auxiliary white light and red lighting with a high-capacity battery, supporting work and outdoor activities while keeping both hands free.