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Nextorch iStar Natural vs Nitecore NU33

What iStar Natural does better (1) and where NU33 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch iStar Natural
Nextorch · 2022iStar Natural
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $60
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Nitecore NU33
Nitecore · 2022NU33
7.4Score
6 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
3.7Brightness & throw6.2
3.0Battery & charging7.9
4.0Build & durability5.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is iStar Natural better than NU33?

  1. Weight70 g vs 96 g+37%

Why is NU33 better than iStar Natural?

  1. Peak beam intensity1,600 cd vs 4,578 cd2.9×
  2. Maximum runtime21 h vs 147 h7×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m vs 135 m+69%
  4. Maximum output450 lm vs 700 lm+56%
  5. Battery capacity1,100 mAh vs 2,000 mAh+82%
  6. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU33Nitecore NU33≈ $557.4
Light output
Maximum output450 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity1,600 cd4,578 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m135 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity1,100 mAh2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime21 h147 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)1 m1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height67 mm—
Head diameter / width39 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight70 g96 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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