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Nitecore NU33 vs Petzl Iko Core

What NU33 does better (3) and where Iko Core wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU33
Nitecore · 2022NU33
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ $55
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Petzl Iko Core
Petzl · 2020Iko Core
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ $60
6.2Brightness & throw5.2
7.9Battery & charging4.3

Why is NU33 better than Iko Core?

  1. Maximum output700 lm vs 500 lm+40%
  2. Battery capacity2,000 mAh vs 1,250 mAh+60%
  3. Charging time1 h vs 3 h3×

Why is Iko Core better than NU33?

  1. Weight96 g vs 79 g+22%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU33Nitecore NU33≈ $557.4
Petzl Iko CorePetzl Iko Core≈ $605.2
Light output
Maximum output700 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity4,578 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)135 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity2,000 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime147 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1 h3 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight96 g79 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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