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Fenix HL30 vs Nitecore NU33

What HL30 does better (2) and where NU33 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL30
Fenix · 2018HL30
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $45
vs
Nitecore NU33
Nitecore · 2022NU33
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
2.6Brightness & throw6.2
7.2Build & durability5.0
8.9Light quality8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL30 better than NU33?

  1. Maximum runtime200 h vs 147 h+36%
  2. Weight74 g vs 96 g+30%

Why is NU33 better than HL30?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)50 m vs 135 m2.7×
  2. Maximum output300 lm vs 700 lm2.3×
  3. Peak beam intensity620 cd vs 4,578 cd7.4×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL30Fenix HL30≈ $456.3
Nitecore NU33Nitecore NU33≈ $557.4
Light output
Maximum output300 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity620 cd4,578 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)50 m135 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime200 h147 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width50 mm—
Body diameter / depth38 mm—
Weight74 g96 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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