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Nitecore HA23 UHE vs Silva Seek 420

What HA23 UHE does better (3) and where Seek 420 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA23 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HA23 UHE
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $30
vs
Silva Seek 420
Silva · 2025Seek 420
7.5Score
0 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
5.8Brightness & throw4.7
6.4Battery & charging7.8
7.1Build & durability8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HA23 UHE better than Seek 420?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 420 lm+43%
  2. Maximum runtime125 h vs 110 h+14%
  3. Weight90 g vs 92 g+2%

Why is Seek 420 better than HA23 UHE?

Seek 420 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Silva Seek 420Silva Seek 420≈ $307.5
Light output
Maximum output600 lm420 lm
Peak beam intensity4,364 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs43
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime125 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
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—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight90 g92 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlackBlue
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