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Nitecore HA13 vs Silva Seek 420

What HA13 does better (1) and where Seek 420 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA13
Nitecore · 2026HA13
4.8Score
1 advantage≈ $30
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Silva Seek 420
Silva · 2025Seek 420
7.5Score
2 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
3.2Brightness & throw4.7
6.6Battery & charging7.8
3.3Build & durability8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HA13 better than Seek 420?

  1. Maximum runtime160 h vs 110 h+45%

Why is Seek 420 better than HA13?

  1. Maximum output350 lm vs 420 lm+20%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore HA13Nitecore HA13≈ $304.8
Silva Seek 420Silva Seek 420≈ $307.5
Light output
Maximum output350 lm420 lm
Peak beam intensity1,595 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs23
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime160 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
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—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—92 g
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Colours—Blue
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