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Nitecore NU33 vs Petzl Actik Core

What NU33 does better (6) and where Actik Core wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU33
Nitecore · 2022NU33
7.4Score
6 advantages≈ $55
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Petzl Actik Core
Petzl · 2025Actik Core
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $60
6.2Brightness & throw5.4
7.9Battery & charging5.0
5.0Build & durability8.3

Why is NU33 better than Actik Core?

  1. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+60%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)135 m vs 115 m+17%
  3. Maximum output700 lm vs 625 lm+12%
  4. Maximum runtime147 h vs 100 h+47%
  5. Charging time1 h vs 3.5 h3.5×
  6. Peak beam intensity4,578 cd vs 3,310 cd+38%

Why is Actik Core better than NU33?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
  2. Weight96 g vs 88 g+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU33Nitecore NU33≈ $557.4
Light output
Maximum output700 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity4,578 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)135 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity2,000 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime147 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time1 h3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight96 g88 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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