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Nitecore HA23 UHE vs Nitecore NU30

What HA23 UHE does better (4) and where NU30 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA23 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HA23 UHE
7.3Score
4 advantages≈ $30
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Nitecore NU30
Nitecore · 2024NU30
6.3Score
0 advantages≈ $35
5.8Brightness & throw5.5
6.4Battery & charging6.1
7.1Build & durability4.5
5.7Light quality8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HA23 UHE better than NU30?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 500 lm+20%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%
  3. Maximum runtime125 h vs 97 h+29%
  4. Peak beam intensity4,364 cd vs 4,062 cd+7%

Why is NU30 better than HA23 UHE?

NU30 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Nitecore NU30Nitecore NU30≈ $356.3
Light output
Maximum output600 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity4,364 cd4,062 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs414
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature3,000K4,500K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,500 mAh
Maximum runtime125 h97 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—2 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m1 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight90 g90 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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