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Black Diamond Distance lt 1100 vs Nitecore NU53

What Distance lt 1100 does better (1) and where NU53 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Distance lt 1100
Black Diamond · 2024Distance lt 1100
8.3Score
1 advantage≈ $85
vs
Nitecore NU53
Nitecore · 2024NU53
9.2Score
4 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
7.1Brightness & throw8.4
9.0Battery & charging9.2
5.4Build & durability6.9

Why is Distance lt 1100 better than NU53?

  1. Weight108 g vs 151 g+40%

Why is NU53 better than Distance lt 1100?

  1. Maximum output1,100 lm vs 1,800 lm+64%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 175 m+40%
  3. Maximum runtime120 h vs 153 h+27%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU53Nitecore NU53≈ $709.2
Light output
Maximum output1,100 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity—7,660 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m175 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—19
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime120 h153 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Size & weight
Weight108 g151 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
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