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Nitecore HA13 vs Sigma Buster 400 HL

What HA13 does better (0) and where Buster 400 HL wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA13
Nitecore · 2026HA13
4.8Score
0 advantages≈ $30
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Sigma Buster 400 HL
Sigma · 2025Buster 400 HL
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ $25
Higher score
3.2Brightness & throw4.3
3.3Build & durability8.8

Why is HA13 better than Buster 400 HL?

HA13 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Buster 400 HL better than HA13?

  1. Maximum output350 lm vs 400 lm+14%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore HA13Nitecore HA13≈ $304.8
Light output
Maximum output350 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity1,595 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs2—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime160 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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