How we scoreBlogAdvertise
html›body›main#compare1,103 models · updated Oct 23, 2026
  1. compoundsemi.com
  2. Compare
  3. NU33 vs Runner

Nitecore NU33 vs Silva Runner

What NU33 does better (1) and where Runner wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU33
Nitecore · 2022NU33
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $55
Higher score
vs
Silva Runner
Silva · 2022Runner
4.3Score
0 advantages≈ $55
6.5Brightness & throw3.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU33 better than Runner?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)135 m vs 75 m+80%

Why is Runner better than NU33?

Runner has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU33Nitecore NU33≈ $557.7
Silva RunnerSilva Runner≈ $554.3
Light output
Maximum output700 lm—
Peak beam intensity4,578 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)135 m75 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Battery capacity2,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime147 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight96 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare