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Nitecore HA15 UHE vs Nitecore HA23 UHE

What HA15 UHE does better (1) and where HA23 UHE wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA15 UHE
Nitecore · 2024HA15 UHE
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $25
vs
Nitecore HA23 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HA23 UHE
7.3Score
5 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
3.5Brightness & throw5.8
7.0Battery & charging6.4
6.6Build & durability7.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is HA15 UHE better than HA23 UHE?

  1. Weight65 g vs 90 g+38%

Why is HA23 UHE better than HA15 UHE?

  1. Peak beam intensity1,600 cd vs 4,364 cd2.7×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m vs 132 m+65%
  3. Maximum output400 lm vs 600 lm+50%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
  5. Maximum runtime114 h vs 125 h+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output400 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity1,600 cd4,364 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m132 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs64
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAA
Battery capacity—1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime114 h125 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Size & weight
Weight65 g90 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
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