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Nitecore HA13 (2023) vs Nitecore NU43

What HA13 (2023) does better (0) and where NU43 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA13 (2023)
Nitecore · 2023HA13 (2023)
0 advantages
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Nitecore NU43
Nitecore · 2023NU43
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
4.4Brightness & throw6.3

Why is HA13 (2023) better than NU43?

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

Why is NU43 better than HA13 (2023)?

  1. Maximum output350 lm vs 1,400 lm4×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)120 m vs 130 m+8%
  3. Peak beam intensity3,600 cd vs 3,800 cd+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU43Nitecore NU43≈ $657.7
Light output
Maximum output350 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity3,600 cd3,800 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)120 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime—165 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—2 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight—116 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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