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Nitecore NU31 vs Sigma Buster 800 HL
What NU31 does better (3) and where Buster 800 HL wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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6.6Brightness & throw7.8
7.2Battery & charging3.0
5.2Build & durability3.2
Why is NU31 better than Buster 800 HL?
- Maximum runtime147 h vs 9 h16.3×
- Weight96 g vs 150 g+56%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx4+50%
Why is Buster 800 HL better than NU31?
- Maximum output550 lm vs 800 lm+45%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m vs 170 m+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 550 lm | 800 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 5,260 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 145 m | 170 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | 4 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | — | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po |
| Battery capacity | 1,800 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 147 h | 9 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP66 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx6 | IPx4 |
| Submersible to | 2 m | — |
| Body material | Aluminium | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | — | 105 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 130 mm | — |
| Weight | 96 g | 150 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Strobe | Yes | — |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | — |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
| Colours | — | Black |
