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Fenix HM50R V2.0 vs Nitecore NU33

What HM50R V2.0 does better (2) and where NU33 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM50R V2.0
Fenix · 2021HM50R V2.0
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $60
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Nitecore NU33
Nitecore · 2022NU33
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
5.1Brightness & throw6.2
4.4Battery & charging7.9
9.3Build & durability5.0
3.4Light quality8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM50R V2.0 better than NU33?

  1. Weight78 g vs 96 g+23%
  2. Impact resistance (drop)2 m vs 1 m2×

Why is NU33 better than HM50R V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime42 h vs 147 h3.5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m vs 135 m+17%
  3. Peak beam intensity3,310 cd vs 4,578 cd+38%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU33Nitecore NU33≈ $557.4
Light output
Maximum output700 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity3,310 cd4,578 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m135 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature5,900K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ionAAA
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime42 h147 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)2 m1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight78 g96 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Colours—Black
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