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Ledlenser H8R vs Nitecore NU33

What H8R does better (2) and where NU33 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser H8R
Ledlenser · 2020H8R
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ $65
vs
Nitecore NU33
Nitecore · 2022NU33
7.8Score
4 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
7.8Brightness & throw6.8
9.0Battery & charging8.1
3.2Build & durability5.2
5.6Light quality8.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is H8R better than NU33?

  1. Peak beam intensity9,900 cd vs 4,578 cd2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)199 m vs 135 m+47%

Why is NU33 better than H8R?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  2. Weight159 g vs 96 g+66%
  3. Maximum output600 lm vs 700 lm+17%
  4. Maximum runtime120 h vs 147 h+23%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser H8RLedlenser H8R≈ $657.1
Nitecore NU33Nitecore NU33≈ $507.8
Light output
Maximum output600 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity9,900 cd4,578 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)199 m135 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime120 h147 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight159 g96 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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