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Fenix WH23R vs Nitecore NU33

What WH23R does better (2) and where NU33 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Fenix WH23R
Fenix · 2022WH23R
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ $60
vs
Nitecore NU33
Nitecore · 2022NU33
7.4Score
6 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
4.8Brightness & throw6.2
7.8Battery & charging7.9
5.4Build & durability5.0

Why is WH23R better than NU33?

  1. Impact resistance (drop)2 m vs 1 m2×
  2. Maximum runtime150 h vs 147 h+2%

Why is NU33 better than WH23R?

  1. Peak beam intensity2,500 cd vs 4,578 cd+83%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 135 m+35%
  3. Maximum output600 lm vs 700 lm+17%
  4. Weight115 g vs 96 g+20%
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
  6. Charging time1.5 h vs 1 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix WH23RFenix WH23R≈ $606.2
Nitecore NU33Nitecore NU33≈ $557.4
Light output
Maximum output600 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity2,500 cd4,578 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m135 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature6,000K—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Battery capacity2,000 mAh2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime150 h147 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time1.5 h1 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)2 m1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height86.4 mm—
Head diameter / width45 mm—
Body diameter / depth43.7 mm—
Weight115 g96 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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