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Fenix HL32R-T vs Nitecore NU43

What HL32R-T does better (2) and where NU43 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL32R-T
Fenix · 2023HL32R-T
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $70
vs
Nitecore NU43
Nitecore · 2023NU43
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
6.2Brightness & throw6.3
7.6Battery & charging8.5
4.6Build & durability5.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL32R-T better than NU43?

  1. Peak beam intensity4,360 cd vs 3,800 cd+15%
  2. Weight107 g vs 116 g+8%

Why is NU43 better than HL32R-T?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 1,400 lm+75%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
  3. Maximum runtime150 h vs 165 h+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL32R-TFenix HL32R-T≈ $706.8
Nitecore NU43Nitecore NU43≈ $657.7
Light output
Maximum output800 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd3,800 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime150 h165 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—2 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialMagnesiumAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width66 mm—
Body diameter / depth45 mm—
Weight107 g116 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRed—
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