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Fenix HM50R V2.0 vs Nitecore NU43

What HM50R V2.0 does better (1) and where NU43 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM50R V2.0
Fenix · 2021HM50R V2.0
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ $60
vs
Nitecore NU43
Nitecore · 2023NU43
7.7Score
4 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
5.1Brightness & throw6.3
4.4Battery & charging8.5
9.3Build & durability5.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM50R V2.0 better than NU43?

  1. Weight78 g vs 116 g+49%

Why is NU43 better than HM50R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output700 lm vs 1,400 lm2×
  2. Maximum runtime42 h vs 165 h3.9×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m vs 130 m+13%
  4. Peak beam intensity3,310 cd vs 3,800 cd+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU43Nitecore NU43≈ $657.7
Light output
Maximum output700 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity3,310 cd3,800 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature5,900K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime42 h165 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—2 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight78 g116 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYesYes
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