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Nitecore HA29 UHE MCT vs Nitecore NWH20

What HA29 UHE MCT does better (6) and where NWH20 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA29 UHE MCT
Nitecore · 2026HA29 UHE MCT
8.2Score
6 advantages≈ $70
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Nitecore NWH20
Nitecore · 2026NWH20
5.5Score
0 advantages≈ $70
7.3Brightness & throw4.5
7.9Battery & charging4.7
7.8Build & durability4.7
5.7Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HA29 UHE MCT better than NWH20?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 600 lm2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)169 m vs 89 m+90%
  3. Peak beam intensity7,140 cd vs 1,980 cd3.6×
  4. Maximum runtime122 h vs 51 h2.4×
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%
  6. Weight112 g vs 149 g+33%

Why is NWH20 better than HA29 UHE MCT?

NWH20 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Nitecore NWH20Nitecore NWH20≈ $705.5
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity7,140 cd1,980 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)169 m89 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature3,000K4,500K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Maximum runtime122 h51 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight112 g149 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
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