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Nitecore NU32 vs Wuben H5

What NU32 does better (2) and where H5 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU32
Nitecore · 2021NU32
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $35
vs
Wuben H5
Wuben · 2021H5
7.9Score
3 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
5.8Brightness & throw4.0
9.7Battery & charging7.3
4.5Build & durability9.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU32 better than H5?

  1. Maximum runtime330 h vs 120 h2.8×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 73 m+71%

Why is H5 better than NU32?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
  2. Maximum output460 lm vs 500 lm+9%
  3. Weight76 g vs 67 g+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU32Nitecore NU32≈ $357.4
Wuben H5Wuben H5≈ $307.9
Light output
Maximum output460 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,330 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m73 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Osram P9
LED maker—Osram
Number of LEDs5—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Maximum runtime330 h120 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Body materialPlastic / polymerAluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height63 mm—
Head diameter / width43 mm—
Weight76 g67 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYes—
ColoursBlack—
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