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Black Diamond Spot 450 vs Nitecore NU43

What Spot 450 does better (0) and where NU43 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Spot 450
Black Diamond · 2022Spot 450
0 advantages≈ $60
vs
Nitecore NU43
Nitecore · 2023NU43
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ $65
Higher score
5.2Brightness & throw6.6

Why is Spot 450 better than NU43?

Spot 450 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU43 better than Spot 450?

  1. Maximum output450 lm vs 1,400 lm3.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU43Nitecore NU43≈ $657.9
Light output
Maximum output450 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,800 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime—165 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—2 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight—116 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlue—
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