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Nitecore HA23 UHE vs Petzl Actik Core

What HA23 UHE does better (4) and where Actik Core wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA23 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HA23 UHE
7.3Score
4 advantages≈ $30
vs
Petzl Actik Core
Petzl · 2025Actik Core
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
5.8Brightness & throw5.4
6.4Battery & charging5.0
7.1Build & durability8.3

Why is HA23 UHE better than Actik Core?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 115 m+15%
  2. Peak beam intensity4,364 cd vs 3,310 cd+32%
  3. Maximum runtime125 h vs 100 h+25%
  4. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+20%

Why is Actik Core better than HA23 UHE?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 625 lm+4%
  2. Weight90 g vs 88 g+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output600 lm625 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 LEDs4—
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime125 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Size & weight
Weight90 g88 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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