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Black Diamond Spot 400-R Bordeaux vs Nitecore HA23 UHE

What Spot 400-R Bordeaux does better (2) and where HA23 UHE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Spot 400-R Bordeaux
Black Diamond · 2022Spot 400-R Bordeaux
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ $40
vs
Nitecore HA23 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HA23 UHE
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
4.2Brightness & throw5.8
9.6Battery & charging6.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is Spot 400-R Bordeaux better than HA23 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime200 h vs 125 h+60%
  2. Weight86 g vs 90 g+5%

Why is HA23 UHE better than Spot 400-R Bordeaux?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 600 lm+50%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 132 m+32%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output400 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity—4,364 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m132 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime200 h125 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Size & weight
Weight86 g90 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursRedBlack
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