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Nitecore NU33 vs Nitecore NU50

What NU33 does better (2) and where NU50 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU33
Nitecore · 2022NU33
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $50
vs
Nitecore NU50
Nitecore · 2023NU50
8.5Score
3 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
6.8Brightness & throw7.4
8.1Battery & charging8.0
5.2Build & durability7.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU33 better than NU50?

  1. Weight96 g vs 146 g+52%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)135 m vs 130 m+4%

Why is NU50 better than NU33?

  1. Maximum output700 lm vs 1,400 lm2×
  2. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh2.5×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU33Nitecore NU33≈ $507.8
Nitecore NU50Nitecore NU50≈ $658.5
Light output
Maximum output700 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity4,578 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)135 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity2,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime147 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time1 h—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight96 g146 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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