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Milwaukee Hl-Sf vs Nitecore NU33

What Hl-Sf does better (0) and where NU33 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Milwaukee Hl-Sf
Milwaukee · 2022Hl-Sf
3.9Score
0 advantages≈ $55
vs
Nitecore NU33
Nitecore · 2022NU33
7.7Score
4 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
5.1Brightness & throw6.5
2.6Build & durability5.1

Why is Hl-Sf better than NU33?

Hl-Sf has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU33 better than Hl-Sf?

  1. Maximum runtime25 h vs 147 h5.9×
  2. Maximum output450 lm vs 700 lm+56%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 135 m+35%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Milwaukee Hl-SfMilwaukee Hl-Sf≈ $553.9
Nitecore NU33Nitecore NU33≈ $557.7
Light output
Maximum output450 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity—4,578 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m135 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Number of batteries3—
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime25 h147 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Weight—96 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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