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Nitecore NU27 vs Nitecore NU43
What NU27 does better (2) and where NU43 wins (6) — every spec side by side.
Why is NU27 better than NU43?
- Weight56 g vs 116 g2.1×
- Charging time1 h vs 2 h2×
Why is NU43 better than NU27?
- Maximum output600 lm vs 1,400 lm2.3×
- Battery capacity850 mAh vs 3,400 mAh4×
- Maximum runtime57 h vs 165 h2.9×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)123 m vs 130 m+6%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
- Peak beam intensity3,705 cd vs 3,800 cd+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 600 lm | 1,400 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 3,705 cd | 3,800 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 123 m | 130 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | 4 | — |
| Colour temperature | 3,000K | — |
| Adjustable colour temperature | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | — | 18650 Li-ion |
| Battery capacity | 850 mAh | 3,400 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 57 h | 165 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging time | 1 h | 2 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 1 m | — |
| Body material | Plastic / polymer | Aluminium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 56 g | 116 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | Yes |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Motion / reactive sensor | — | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | Yes |
