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Nitecore HU2000 vs Wiha 500lm

What HU2000 does better (1) and where 500lm wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HU2000
Nitecore · 2024HU2000
9.1Score
1 advantage≈ $50
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Wiha 500lm
Wiha · 2024500lm
9.0Score
0 advantages≈ $65
8.0Brightness & throw6.3
9.7Build & durability8.8

Why is HU2000 better than 500lm?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 500 lm4×

Why is 500lm better than HU2000?

500lm has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore HU2000Nitecore HU2000≈ $509.1
Wiha 500lmWiha 500lm≈ $659.0
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity6,400 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)160 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime66 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Power bank functionYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Pocket clipYes—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Colours—Black
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