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Nitecore NU32 vs Nitecore NU43

What NU32 does better (2) and where NU43 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU32
Nitecore · 2021NU32
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $35
vs
Nitecore NU43
Nitecore · 2023NU43
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
5.8Brightness & throw6.8
9.7Battery & charging8.6
4.5Build & durability5.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU32 better than NU43?

  1. Maximum runtime330 h vs 165 h2×
  2. Weight76 g vs 116 g+53%

Why is NU43 better than NU32?

  1. Maximum output460 lm vs 1,400 lm3×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 130 m+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU32Nitecore NU32≈ $357.4
Nitecore NU43Nitecore NU43≈ $658.0
Light output
Maximum output460 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity—3,800 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs5—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime330 h165 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—2 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height63 mm—
Head diameter / width43 mm—
Weight76 g116 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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