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Nitecore NU33 vs Silva Runner Free

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

Nitecore NU33
Nitecore · 2022NU33
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $50
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Silva Runner Free
Silva · 2021Runner Free
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $50
6.7Brightness & throw4.5
8.0Battery & charging6.4
5.2Build & durability7.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU33 better than Runner Free?

  1. Maximum output700 lm vs 400 lm+75%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)135 m vs 80 m+69%
  3. Maximum runtime147 h vs 70 h2.1×

Why is Runner Free better than NU33?

  1. Weight96 g vs 55 g+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU33Nitecore NU33≈ $507.8
Light output
Maximum output700 lm400 lm
Peak beam intensity4,578 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)135 m80 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity2,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime147 h70 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time1 h—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight96 g55 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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