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Nitecore HC70 UHE vs Nitecore NU53

What HC70 UHE does better (1) and where NU53 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC70 UHE
Nitecore · 2024HC70 UHE
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $75
vs
Nitecore NU53
Nitecore · 2024NU53
8.9Score
4 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
7.1Brightness & throw8.0
9.4Battery & charging9.1
6.6Build & durability7.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is HC70 UHE better than NU53?

  1. Maximum runtime220 h vs 153 h+44%

Why is NU53 better than HC70 UHE?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)155 m vs 175 m+13%
  2. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,800 lm+12%
  3. Peak beam intensity6,010 cd vs 7,660 cd+27%
  4. Weight172 g vs 151 g+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU53Nitecore NU53≈ $708.9
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity6,010 cd7,660 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)155 m175 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—19
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity6,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime220 h153 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Size & weight
Weight172 g151 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYesYes
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