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Nitecore NU32 vs Nitecore NU33

What NU32 does better (2) and where NU33 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU32
Nitecore · 2021NU32
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $35
vs
Nitecore NU33
Nitecore · 2022NU33
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
5.8Brightness & throw6.6
9.7Battery & charging8.0
4.5Build & durability5.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU32 better than NU33?

  1. Maximum runtime330 h vs 147 h2.2×
  2. Weight76 g vs 96 g+26%

Why is NU33 better than NU32?

  1. Maximum output460 lm vs 700 lm+52%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 135 m+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU32Nitecore NU32≈ $357.4
Nitecore NU33Nitecore NU33≈ $557.8
Light output
Maximum output460 lm700 lm
Peak beam intensity—4,578 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m135 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs5—
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Battery capacity—2,000 mAh
Maximum runtime330 h147 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height63 mm—
Head diameter / width43 mm—
Weight76 g96 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlackBlack
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