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Nitecore HA15 UHE vs TFA Dostmann Lumatec Free

What HA15 UHE does better (3) and where Lumatec Free wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA15 UHE
Nitecore · 2024HA15 UHE
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ $25
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TFA Dostmann Lumatec Free
TFA Dostmann · 2024Lumatec Free
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $17
3.5Brightness & throw2.8
7.0Battery & charging3.8
6.6Build & durability9.4

Why is HA15 UHE better than Lumatec Free?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m vs 50 m+60%
  2. Maximum output400 lm vs 350 lm+14%
  3. Weight65 g vs 72 g+11%

Why is Lumatec Free better than HA15 UHE?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output400 lm350 lm
Peak beam intensity1,600 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m50 m
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
Number of LEDs6—
Battery & charging
BatteryAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—1,200 mAh
Maximum runtime114 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Size & weight
Weight65 g72 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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