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Fenix HL60R vs Nitecore NU43

What HL60R does better (0) and where NU43 wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL60R
Fenix · 2018HL60R
7.0Score
0 advantages≈ $75
vs
Nitecore NU43
Nitecore · 2023NU43
7.7Score
7 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
5.7Brightness & throw6.3
4.7Battery & charging8.5
5.3Build & durability5.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL60R better than NU43?

HL60R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU43 better than HL60R?

  1. Maximum output950 lm vs 1,400 lm+47%
  2. USB-C chargingNo · HL60R: Yes
  3. Maximum runtime100 h vs 165 h+65%
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)116 m vs 130 m+12%
  5. Battery capacity2,600 mAh vs 3,400 mAh+31%
  6. Peak beam intensity3,360 cd vs 3,800 cd+13%
  7. Weight122 g vs 116 g+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL60RFenix HL60R≈ $757.0
Nitecore NU43Nitecore NU43≈ $657.7
Light output
Maximum output950 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity3,360 cd3,800 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)116 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, AAA18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity2,600 mAh3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h165 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNoYes
Charging time—2 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height87 mm—
Head diameter / width46 mm—
Weight122 g116 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchSide switch—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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