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Fenix HL30 vs Nitecore NU32

What HL30 does better (2) and where NU32 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL30
Fenix · 2018HL30
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ $45
vs
Nitecore NU32
Nitecore · 2021NU32
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
2.9Brightness & throw6.0
6.9Build & durability4.6
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HL30NU32
50 × 643843 × 63
HL30NU32Difference
Length / height64 mm63 mm+1 mm
Head diameter / width50 mm43 mm+7 mm
Weight74 g76 g−2 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HL30 better than NU32?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  2. Weight74 g vs 76 g+3%

Why is NU32 better than HL30?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)50 m vs 125 m2.5×
  2. Maximum output300 lm vs 460 lm+53%
  3. Maximum runtime200 h vs 330 h+65%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL30Fenix HL30≈ $456.4
Nitecore NU32Nitecore NU32≈ $357.5
Light output
Maximum output300 lm460 lm
Peak beam intensity620 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)50 m125 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—5
Battery & charging
BatteryAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime200 h330 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm63 mm
Head diameter / width50 mm43 mm
Body diameter / depth38 mm—
Weight74 g76 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Colours—Black
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