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Nitecore HA23 UHE vs Petzl Actik

What HA23 UHE does better (5) and where Actik wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA23 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HA23 UHE
7.7Score
5 advantages≈ $30
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Petzl Actik
Petzl · 2022Actik
6.8Score
0 advantages≈ $30
6.6Brightness & throw5.4
6.7Battery & charging7.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HA23 UHE better than Actik?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 450 lm+33%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 115 m+15%
  3. Peak beam intensity4,364 cd vs 3,310 cd+32%
  4. Maximum runtime125 h vs 100 h+25%
  5. Weight90 g vs 98 g+9%

Why is Actik better than HA23 UHE?

Actik has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Petzl ActikPetzl Actik≈ $306.8
Light output
Maximum output600 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity4,364 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs43
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime125 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight90 g98 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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