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Nitecore HA23 UHE vs Sigma Buster 400 HL

What HA23 UHE does better (1) and where Buster 400 HL wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA23 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HA23 UHE
7.3Score
1 advantage≈ $30
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Sigma Buster 400 HL
Sigma · 2025Buster 400 HL
7.1Score
0 advantages≈ $25
5.8Brightness & throw4.3
7.1Build & durability8.8

Why is HA23 UHE better than Buster 400 HL?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 400 lm+50%

Why is Buster 400 HL better than HA23 UHE?

Buster 400 HL has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output600 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity4,364 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs4—
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime125 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
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 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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