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Nitecore HA19 vs Sigma Buster 400 HL

What HA19 does better (1) and where Buster 400 HL wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA19
Nitecore · 2026HA19
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $40
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Sigma Buster 400 HL
Sigma · 2025Buster 400 HL
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ $25
5.7Brightness & throw4.3
6.6Build & durability8.8

Why is HA19 better than Buster 400 HL?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 400 lm+50%

Why is Buster 400 HL better than HA19?

Buster 400 HL has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Nitecore HA19Nitecore HA19≈ $407.4
Light output
Maximum output600 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity4,194 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs4—
Colour rendering (CRI)98—
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Maximum runtime10 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight107 g—
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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