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Nitecore HA23 UHE vs Petzl ACTIK red 400

What HA23 UHE does better (3) and where ACTIK red 400 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA23 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HA23 UHE
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $30
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Petzl ACTIK red 400
Petzl · 2025ACTIK red 400
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ $40
5.8Brightness & throw4.5
6.4Battery & charging6.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HA23 UHE better than ACTIK red 400?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 450 lm+33%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 100 m+32%
  3. Maximum runtime125 h vs 100 h+25%

Why is ACTIK red 400 better than HA23 UHE?

ACTIK red 400 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output600 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity4,364 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs41
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
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 g—
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlackRed, Black
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