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Nitecore NU43 vs Nitecore NU50

What NU43 does better (1) and where NU50 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU43
Nitecore · 2023NU43
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $65
vs
Nitecore NU50
Nitecore · 2023NU50
8.5Score
2 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
7.0Brightness & throw7.4
8.7Battery & charging8.0
6.0Build & durability7.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU43 better than NU50?

  1. Weight116 g vs 146 g+26%

Why is NU50 better than NU43?

  1. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+47%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU43Nitecore NU43≈ $658.0
Nitecore NU50Nitecore NU50≈ $658.5
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity3,800 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m130 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity3,400 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime165 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time2 h—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight116 g146 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensorYesYes
LockoutYes—
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