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Fenix HL16 vs Nitecore NU30

What HL16 does better (1) and where NU30 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL16
Fenix · 2023HL16
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Nitecore NU30
Nitecore · 2024NU30
6.3Score
4 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
4.4Brightness & throw5.5
4.9Build & durability4.5
3.4Light quality8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL16 better than NU30?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 97 h+3%

Why is NU30 better than HL16?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m vs 130 m+25%
  2. Peak beam intensity2,700 cd vs 4,062 cd+50%
  3. Maximum output450 lm vs 500 lm+11%
  4. Weight97 g vs 90 g+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL16Fenix HL16≈ $305.0
Nitecore NU30Nitecore NU30≈ $356.3
Light output
Maximum output450 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity2,700 cd4,062 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)104 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—14
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature—4,500K
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h97 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—2 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx6
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Head diameter / width64 mm—
Body diameter / depth48 mm—
Weight97 g90 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlack—
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