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Nitecore HA23 UHE vs Nitecore NU31

What HA23 UHE does better (3) and where NU31 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA23 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HA23 UHE
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $30
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Nitecore NU31
Nitecore · 2023NU31
6.8Score
4 advantages≈ $40
5.8Brightness & throw5.9
6.4Battery & charging7.3
7.1Build & durability5.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is HA23 UHE better than NU31?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 550 lm+9%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%
  3. Weight90 g vs 96 g+7%

Why is NU31 better than HA23 UHE?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 145 m+10%
  2. Peak beam intensity4,364 cd vs 5,260 cd+21%
  3. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,800 mAh+20%
  4. Maximum runtime125 h vs 147 h+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU31Nitecore NU31≈ $406.8
Light output
Maximum output600 lm550 lm
Peak beam intensity4,364 cd5,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m145 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs44
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,800 mAh
Maximum runtime125 h147 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—130 mm
Weight90 g96 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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