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AS Schwabe HD 200 vs Nitecore NU30

What HD 200 does better (1) and where NU30 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

AS Schwabe HD 200
AS Schwabe · 2024HD 200
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Nitecore NU30
Nitecore · 2024NU30
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
2.2Battery & charging6.4

Why is HD 200 better than NU30?

  1. Weight42 g vs 90 g2.1×

Why is NU30 better than HD 200?

  1. Battery capacity600 mAh vs 1,500 mAh2.5×
  2. Maximum runtime4 h vs 97 h24.2×
  3. Charging time2.5 h vs 2 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU30Nitecore NU30≈ $356.8
Light output
Maximum output—500 lm
Peak beam intensity—4,062 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—130 m
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—14
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature—4,500K
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity600 mAh1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime4 h97 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time2.5 h2 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight42 g90 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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