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Nitecore NU33 vs Sigma Sport Buster 1100 HL Helmleuchte

What NU33 does better (2) and where Sport Buster 1100 HL Helmleuchte wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU33
Nitecore · 2022NU33
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ $55
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Sigma Sport Buster 1100 HL Helmleuchte
5.1Score
2 advantages≈ $55
6.5Brightness & throw7.7
5.1Build & durability2.0

Why is NU33 better than Sport Buster 1100 HL Helmleuchte?

  1. Weight96 g vs 215 g2.2×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is Sport Buster 1100 HL Helmleuchte better than NU33?

  1. Maximum output700 lm vs 1,100 lm+57%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)135 m vs 165 m+22%
Specifications

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Nitecore NU33Nitecore NU33≈ $557.7
Light output
Maximum output700 lm1,100 lm
Peak beam intensity4,578 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)135 m165 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity2,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime147 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight96 g215 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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