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Fenix HM62-T vs Nitecore NU43

What HM62-T does better (3) and where NU43 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM62-T
Fenix · 2024HM62-T
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ $75
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Nitecore NU43
Nitecore · 2023NU43
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ $65
6.6Brightness & throw6.3
8.1Battery & charging8.5
5.2Build & durability5.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM62-T better than NU43?

  1. Maximum runtime280 h vs 165 h+70%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)150 m vs 130 m+15%
  3. Peak beam intensity5,620 cd vs 3,800 cd+48%

Why is NU43 better than HM62-T?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,400 lm+17%
  2. Weight125 g vs 116 g+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM62-TFenix HM62-T≈ $757.7
Nitecore NU43Nitecore NU43≈ $657.7
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity5,620 cd3,800 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)150 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature5,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A, AAA18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime280 h165 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—2 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialMagnesiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight125 g116 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYesYes
ColoursRed, Black—
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