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Fenix HL60R vs Nitecore NU33

What HL60R does better (2) and where NU33 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL60R
Fenix · 2018HL60R
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ $75
vs
Nitecore NU33
Nitecore · 2022NU33
7.4Score
5 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
5.7Brightness & throw6.2
4.7Battery & charging7.9
5.3Build & durability5.0
8.9Light quality8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL60R better than NU33?

  1. Maximum output950 lm vs 700 lm+36%
  2. Battery capacity2,600 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+30%

Why is NU33 better than HL60R?

  1. USB-C chargingNo · HL60R: Yes
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)116 m vs 135 m+16%
  3. Maximum runtime100 h vs 147 h+47%
  4. Peak beam intensity3,360 cd vs 4,578 cd+36%
  5. Weight122 g vs 96 g+27%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL60RFenix HL60R≈ $757.0
Nitecore NU33Nitecore NU33≈ $557.4
Light output
Maximum output950 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity3,360 cd4,578 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)116 m135 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, AAAAAA
Battery capacity2,600 mAh2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h147 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNoYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height87 mm—
Head diameter / width46 mm—
Weight122 g96 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchSide switch—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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