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Nitecore NU33 vs Nitecore NU43
What NU33 does better (4) and where NU43 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Why is NU33 better than NU43?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)135 m vs 130 m+4%
- Weight96 g vs 116 g+21%
- Peak beam intensity4,578 cd vs 3,800 cd+20%
- Charging time1 h vs 2 h2×
Why is NU43 better than NU33?
- Maximum output700 lm vs 1,400 lm2×
- Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 3,400 mAh+70%
- Maximum runtime147 h vs 165 h+12%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 700 lm | 1,400 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 4,578 cd | 3,800 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 135 m | 130 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Colour rendering (CRI) | 90 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | AAA | 18650 Li-ion |
| Battery capacity | 2,000 mAh | 3,400 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 147 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) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 1 m | — |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 96 g | 116 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | Yes |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Motion / reactive sensor | — | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | Yes |
| Colours | Black | — |
