MINI SIGNAL LIGHT
Nitecore NU06 LE was sent to me directly by Nitecore for the review.
For product description: https://flashlight.nitecore.com/product/nu06le
For the purchase:
https://www.nitecorestore.com/Nitecore-NU06-LE-Signal-and-Safety-Light-p/fl-nite-nu06-le.htm?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=yt_desc&utm_content=nu06
Features:
• Utilizes 4 x high performance LEDs
• Available with 9 modes including 4 colors of constant-on + flashing and Red/Blue Police Warning Flashing
• Powered by the built-in 250mAh Li-ion battery with a max runtime of 75 hours
• Built-in Li-ion battery charging circuit with a USB-C charging port
• One-hand operable single switch design
• A built-in power indicator indicates the remaining battery power
• ARC rail adapter on the body and 3 lightweight brackets included to enable multiple mounting and carry options
• Made from durable PC materials
• Ultralight and compact design
• Impact resistant to 1 meter
• IP protection degree: IP-66 water resistant
Brightness:
Constant red: 3 lumens / 9h
Flashing red: 3 lumens / 75h
Constant green: 8 lumens / 9h
Flashing green: 8 lumens / 75h
Constant blue: 2 lumens 5h 5h
Flashing blue: 2 lumens / 48h
Constant white: 15 lumens / 5h 45min
Flashing white: 15 lumens / 54h
Red / blue flashing police: 56h
Dimensions and weight:
29.5mm × 29.5mm × 25.4mm (1.16 "× 1.16" × 1 ")
Weight without bracket: 15.8g (0.56oz)
Nitecore NU06 LE is a small multicolored LED signaling light recommended especially for security forces. NU06 LE alone is compatible with ARC rails but still comes with 3 lightweight brackets: a flat magnetic bracket for metal surfaces, a curved bracket for tear-off surfaces and a bracket for the four-way MOLLE system. These brackets allow the NU06 LE to be attached to literally any surface, from bags, helmets, hook and loop patches, MOLLE systems to vests and armor etc. Nitecore NU06 LE has a built-in 250 mAh Li-ion battery (over double the autonomy compared to the previous NU05 LE) that allows up to 75 hours of autonomy, a charge status indicator and the charging port in USB-C format .
It has 4 LEDs, red, green, blue and white. Each LED can be activated constantly or to flash independently and in addition to this it is possible to activate a particular flashing, alternating red and blue, used in American law enforcement. The Nitecore NU06 LE is dustproof and waterproof with IP66 protection and is mainly indicated for outdoor activities and law enforcement personnel. Surely for those who move in the evening or in the dark it is of great interest used to signal our presence or that of our dear dogs.
The Nitecore NU06 LE is sold in a black cardboard box.
On the front and back we find the main features that distinguish it.
Inside the package we find:
NU06 LE
USB-C charging cable
Magnetic bracket with hook and loop
Curved helmet bracket with hook and loop
MOLLE system bracket
User manual
The Manual:
Nitecore NU06 LE near other objects:
Nitecore NU06 LE takes up the lines of the previous NU05 LE but with greater possibilities of use and with different management of the 4 LEDs available. It has IP66 certification and is built in PC (polycarbonate), a resistant and robust plastic material. It is light, weighing only 15.8 grams without support. It has a square shape and is semi-transparent with a single rubber button for managing the user interface. At the front in the translucent part we find, in relief, the writing NITECORE and, on the side, the USB-C charging port and the serial number. On the side of the support, we find the model of the flashlight printed with the certifications and under the type of rechargeable battery (3.7V 250mAh).
NU06 LE has a maximum autonomy of 75 hours.
Nitecore NU06 LE is supplied with the ARC RAIL ADAPTER system for direct mounting on helmets with ARC rails, having a hooking mechanism (sled) to the 3 available brackets. Once hooked it remains firmly without the possibility of moving or escaping from its seat.
In the package we find the magnetic bracket, the bracket for curved helmet and the bracket for the MOLLE system.
The magnetic bracket and the curved bracket are provided with hooks and at the back with velcro.
The magnetic bracket also has two small but powerful magnets glued into the velcro strip.
The 3 brackets make the NU06 LE very flexible in terms of use, it can be easily anchored in any situation ensuring a safe, shock-proof attachment to a helmet as well as to all adaptable surfaces (tactical backpack, straps, paracord etc.).
Operation and user interface:
Nitecore NU06 LE can be used with one hand using the single button interface. You can choose between 9 modes of use, 4 different fixed lights and 5 different flashes.
In sequence: Red Constant-on → Red Flashing → Green Constant-on → Green Flashing → Blue Constant-on → Blue Flashing → White Constant-on → White Flashing → Red / Blue Police
Warning Flashing
Selecting the color or flashing is very simple. Press over 1 second to turn the NU06 LE on or off. I remember that the flashlight has a memory of the last level used.
To change color or flash from off, press and hold the button for more than 5 seconds to start the cyclical selection of the modes. Release the button when you reach the one you want.
At the top of the NU06 LE there is a blue light charge indicator. With the flashlight off, lightly press the Power button to make the charge indicator, flashing, show you the remaining battery charge:
- Three flashes indicate that the residual charge is greater than 50%;
- Two flashes indicate that the charge is less than 50%;
- A single flash indicates that the charge is less than 10% and close to discharging.
Nitecore recommends charging the product every 3 months if left unused.
The NU06 LE is equipped with an integrated charging system. Lift the protective seal of the USB-C port and connect it to an external power source (e.g. a USB wall socket, a smartphone power supply, a computer or any USB charging system) to begin the charging process.
During the charging phase, the blue LED flashes to indicate charging. At the end the blue led will become fixed. The approximate charging time is approximately 1.5h. When the battery is fully charged, the flashlight can remain on standby for up to 12 months.
Nitecore NU06 LE can be used in recharging or powered by an external source.
The most powerful LED, the white one (15 Lumens), emits a light that is not particularly cold with a CCT (measured with the OPPO Light Master instrument) of about 5000K and a CRI of about 86. The light emitted by the small Nitecore NU06 LE does not give Flicker problems.
VIDEO Unboxing and User Interface.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/0MesFPAcndI
CONCLUSIONS:
Nitecore NU06 LE is a small signal light essential when we are on the move in the evening or at night in complete darkness. Nitecore NU06 LE is equipped with 4 different LEDs with the possibility of 9 different types of signaling. It is also is compatible with ARC rails and supplied with 3 brackets that allow total portability of the small signal light. The Nitecore NU06 LE is rechargeable via the USB-C port and has increased autonomy which now reaches up to 75 hours. Its operation is very simple using only the central rubber switch. It has a residual charge indicator and is IP66 certified with impact resistance up to 1 meter.
In conclusion, the Nitecore NU06 LE is for me an excellent signaling light offered in a complete package for every type of use. Recommended.
Thank you for reading the review.
