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Nitecore HA23 UHE vs Wuben H5

What HA23 UHE does better (4) and where H5 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA23 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HA23 UHE
7.3Score
4 advantages≈ $30
vs
Wuben H5
Wuben · 2021H5
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ $30
Higher score
5.8Brightness & throw3.6
6.4Battery & charging7.3
7.1Build & durability9.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HA23 UHE better than H5?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 73 m+81%
  2. Peak beam intensity4,364 cd vs 1,330 cd3.3×
  3. Maximum output600 lm vs 500 lm+20%
  4. Maximum runtime125 h vs 120 h+4%

Why is H5 better than HA23 UHE?

  1. Weight90 g vs 67 g+34%
Specifications

Side by side

Wuben H5Wuben H5≈ $307.5
Light output
Maximum output600 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity4,364 cd1,330 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m73 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Osram P9
LED maker—Osram
Number of LEDs4—
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime125 h120 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Weight90 g67 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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