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Knog Bilby 400 vs Nitecore HA23 UHE

What Bilby 400 does better (0) and where HA23 UHE wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Knog Bilby 400
Knog · 2022Bilby 400
5.6Score
0 advantages≈ $30
vs
Nitecore HA23 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HA23 UHE
7.3Score
6 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
4.8Brightness & throw5.8
7.1Battery & charging6.4
4.2Build & durability7.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is Bilby 400 better than HA23 UHE?

Bilby 400 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HA23 UHE better than Bilby 400?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 600 lm+50%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 132 m+32%
  3. Peak beam intensity2,500 cd vs 4,364 cd+75%
  4. Submersible to1 m vs 2 m2×
  5. Maximum runtime105 h vs 125 h+19%
  6. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Knog Bilby 400Knog Bilby 400≈ $305.6
Light output
Maximum output400 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity2,500 cd4,364 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m132 m
Runtime at maximum output300 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs54
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime105 h125 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to1 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Size & weight
Weight—90 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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