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Imalent HT50 vs Nitecore NU53

What HT50 does better (4) and where NU53 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Imalent HT50
Imalent · 2024HT50
9.6Score
4 advantages≈ $60
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Nitecore NU53
Nitecore · 2024NU53
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $70
9.5Brightness & throw8.0
9.8Battery & charging9.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is HT50 better than NU53?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)318 m vs 175 m+82%
  2. Peak beam intensity25,280 cd vs 7,660 cd3.3×
  3. Maximum output3,000 lm vs 1,800 lm+67%
  4. Maximum runtime350 h vs 153 h2.3×

Why is NU53 better than HT50?

  1. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 6,000 mAh+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent HT50Imalent HT50≈ $609.6
Nitecore NU53Nitecore NU53≈ $708.9
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity25,280 cd7,660 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)318 m175 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP50.3—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—19
Battery & charging
Battery capacity5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime350 h153 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Size & weight
Weight—151 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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