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Nitecore HA27 UHE vs Nitecore NU31

What HA27 UHE does better (3) and where NU31 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA27 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HA27 UHE
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $45
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Nitecore NU31
Nitecore · 2023NU31
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $40
7.0Brightness & throw6.6
5.2Battery & charging7.2
4.1Build & durability5.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is HA27 UHE better than NU31?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 550 lm+45%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)150 m vs 145 m+3%
  3. Peak beam intensity5,632 cd vs 5,260 cd+7%

Why is NU31 better than HA27 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime65 h vs 147 h2.3×
  2. Battery capacity1,500 mAh vs 1,800 mAh+20%
Specifications

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Nitecore NU31Nitecore NU31≈ $407.4
Light output
Maximum output800 lm550 lm
Peak beam intensity5,632 cd5,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)150 m145 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs44
Colour rendering (CRI)97—
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity1,500 mAh1,800 mAh
Maximum runtime65 h147 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX6IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx6
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—130 mm
Weight—96 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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