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Nitecore HC60 UHE vs Nitecore NU43

What HC60 UHE does better (6) and where NU43 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC60 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC60 UHE
8.7Score
6 advantages≈ $70
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Nitecore NU43
Nitecore · 2023NU43
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $65
7.4Brightness & throw6.3
8.8Battery & charging8.5
7.6Build & durability5.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HC60 UHE better than NU43?

  1. Peak beam intensity6,170 cd vs 3,800 cd+62%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)157 m vs 130 m+21%
  3. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,400 lm+14%
  4. Maximum runtime200 h vs 165 h+21%
  5. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 3,400 mAh+18%
  6. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is NU43 better than HC60 UHE?

  1. Weight140 g vs 116 g+21%
Specifications

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Nitecore NU43Nitecore NU43≈ $657.7
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity6,170 cd3,800 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)157 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs6—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity4,000 mAh3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime200 h165 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—2 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight140 g116 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYesYes
ColoursBlack—
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