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Fenix HM60R vs Nitecore NU43

What HM60R does better (1) and where NU43 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM60R
Fenix · 2021HM60R
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $80
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Nitecore NU43
Nitecore · 2023NU43
7.7Score
4 advantages≈ $65
6.1Brightness & throw6.3
9.3Battery & charging8.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM60R better than NU43?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 165 h+82%

Why is NU43 better than HM60R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)120 m vs 130 m+8%
  2. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 1,400 lm+8%
  3. Weight157 g vs 116 g+35%
  4. Peak beam intensity3,600 cd vs 3,800 cd+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM60RFenix HM60R≈ $807.8
Nitecore NU43Nitecore NU43≈ $657.7
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity3,600 cd3,800 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)120 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature5,700K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h165 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—2 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight157 g116 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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