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Fenix HL32R-T vs Nitecore NU33

What HL32R-T does better (2) and where NU33 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL32R-T
Fenix · 2023HL32R-T
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $70
vs
Nitecore NU33
Nitecore · 2022NU33
7.4Score
4 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
6.2Brightness & throw6.2
7.6Battery & charging7.9
4.6Build & durability5.0
5.7Light quality8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL32R-T better than NU33?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 700 lm+14%
  2. Maximum runtime150 h vs 147 h+2%

Why is NU33 better than HL32R-T?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 135 m+2%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
  3. Weight107 g vs 96 g+11%
  4. Peak beam intensity4,360 cd vs 4,578 cd+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL32R-TFenix HL32R-T≈ $706.8
Nitecore NU33Nitecore NU33≈ $557.4
Light output
Maximum output800 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd4,578 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m135 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime150 h147 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialMagnesiumAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width66 mm—
Body diameter / depth45 mm—
Weight107 g96 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRedBlack
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