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NEBO Transcend 1500 vs Nitecore NU43

What Transcend 1500 does better (1) and where NU43 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

NEBO Transcend 1500
NEBO · 2023Transcend 1500
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $75
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Nitecore NU43
Nitecore · 2023NU43
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ $65
6.8Brightness & throw6.3
6.6Battery & charging8.5

Why is Transcend 1500 better than NU43?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 1,400 lm+7%

Why is NU43 better than Transcend 1500?

  1. Weight150 g vs 116 g+29%
  2. Battery capacity3,200 mAh vs 3,400 mAh+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU43Nitecore NU43≈ $657.7
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,800 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)129 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity3,200 mAh3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime—165 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—2 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight150 g116 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursGrey—
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