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Black Diamond Spot 450 vs Nitecore NU33

What Spot 450 does better (0) and where NU33 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Spot 450
Black Diamond · 2022Spot 450
0 advantages≈ $60
vs
Nitecore NU33
Nitecore · 2022NU33
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $55
Higher score
5.2Brightness & throw6.3

Why is Spot 450 better than NU33?

Spot 450 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU33 better than Spot 450?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 700 lm+56%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU33Nitecore NU33≈ $557.7
Light output
Maximum output450 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity—4,578 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—135 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—147 h
Rechargeable—Yes
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
Weight—96 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlueBlack
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