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Nitecore HA13 (2023) vs Nitecore NU40

What HA13 (2023) does better (0) and where NU40 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA13 (2023)
Nitecore · 2023HA13 (2023)
0 advantages
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Nitecore NU40
Nitecore · 2023NU40
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
4.4Brightness & throw7.0

Why is HA13 (2023) better than NU40?

HA13 (2023) has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU40 better than HA13 (2023)?

  1. Maximum output350 lm vs 1,000 lm2.9×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU40Nitecore NU40≈ $608.1
Light output
Maximum output350 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity3,600 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)120 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—2,600 mAh
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—1.5 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—50 mm
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Colours—Black
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