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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.
Why is HC70 UHE better than NU53?
- Maximum runtime220 h vs 153 h+44%
Why is NU53 better than HC70 UHE?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)155 m vs 175 m+13%
- Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,800 lm+12%
- Peak beam intensity6,010 cd vs 7,660 cd+27%
- Weight172 g vs 151 g+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,600 lm | 1,800 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 6,010 cd | 7,660 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 155 m | 175 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | — | 19 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 21700 Li-ion | — |
| Battery capacity | 6,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 220 h | 153 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 1.5 m | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 172 g | 151 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | Yes |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Motion / reactive sensor | — | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | Yes |









