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Black Diamond Distance lt 1100 vs Nitecore NU43

What Distance lt 1100 does better (1) and where NU43 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Distance lt 1100
Black Diamond · 2024Distance lt 1100
8.3Score
1 advantage≈ $85
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Nitecore NU43
Nitecore · 2023NU43
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $65
7.1Brightness & throw7.0
9.0Battery & charging8.7
5.4Build & durability6.0

Why is Distance lt 1100 better than NU43?

  1. Weight108 g vs 116 g+7%

Why is NU43 better than Distance lt 1100?

  1. Maximum output1,100 lm vs 1,400 lm+27%
  2. Maximum runtime120 h vs 165 h+38%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 130 m+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU43Nitecore NU43≈ $658.0
Light output
Maximum output1,100 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,800 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime120 h165 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—2 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight108 g116 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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