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Black Diamond Spot 400-R Bordeaux vs Nitecore NU33

What Spot 400-R Bordeaux does better (2) and where NU33 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 NU33
Nitecore · 2022NU33
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
4.2Brightness & throw6.2
9.6Battery & charging7.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is Spot 400-R Bordeaux better than NU33?

  1. Maximum runtime200 h vs 147 h+36%
  2. Weight86 g vs 96 g+12%

Why is NU33 better than Spot 400-R Bordeaux?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 700 lm+75%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 135 m+35%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU33Nitecore NU33≈ $557.4
Light output
Maximum output400 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity—4,578 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m135 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime200 h147 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight86 g96 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursRedBlack
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