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Nitecore HA13 vs Petzl Tikka Core

What HA13 does better (4) and where Tikka Core wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA13
Nitecore · 2026HA13
4.8Score
4 advantages≈ $30
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Petzl Tikka Core
Petzl · 2025Tikka Core
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ $45
3.2Brightness & throw4.0
6.6Battery & charging5.3

Why is HA13 better than Tikka Core?

  1. Maximum runtime160 h vs 110 h+45%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m vs 75 m+7%
  3. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+20%
  4. Peak beam intensity1,595 cd vs 1,410 cd+13%

Why is Tikka Core better than HA13?

  1. Maximum output350 lm vs 450 lm+29%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore HA13Nitecore HA13≈ $304.8
Light output
Maximum output350 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity1,595 cd1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output—150 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs2—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime160 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—3.5 h
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—84 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
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