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Fenix HL32R-T vs Nitecore NU31

What HL32R-T does better (2) and where NU31 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL32R-T
Fenix · 2023HL32R-T
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $70
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Nitecore NU31
Nitecore · 2023NU31
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $40
6.2Brightness & throw5.9
7.6Battery & charging7.3
4.6Build & durability5.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL32R-T better than NU31?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 550 lm+45%
  2. Maximum runtime150 h vs 147 h+2%

Why is NU31 better than HL32R-T?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 145 m+10%
  2. Peak beam intensity4,360 cd vs 5,260 cd+21%
  3. Weight107 g vs 96 g+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL32R-TFenix HL32R-T≈ $706.8
Nitecore NU31Nitecore NU31≈ $406.8
Light output
Maximum output800 lm550 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd5,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m145 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity—1,800 mAh
Maximum runtime150 h147 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx6
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialMagnesiumAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width66 mm130 mm
Body diameter / depth45 mm—
Weight107 g96 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRed—
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