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Nitecore NU43 vs Nitecore NU53
What NU43 does better (2) and where NU53 wins (5) — every spec side by side.
Why is NU43 better than NU53?
- Weight116 g vs 151 g+30%
- Maximum runtime165 h vs 153 h+8%
Why is NU53 better than NU43?
- Peak beam intensity3,800 cd vs 7,660 cd2×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 175 m+35%
- Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 6,000 mAh+76%
- Maximum output1,400 lm vs 1,800 lm+29%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,400 lm | 1,800 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 3,800 cd | 7,660 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 130 m | 175 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | — | 19 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion | — |
| Battery capacity | 3,400 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 165 h | 153 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging time | 2 h | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | 2 m | — |
| Body material | Aluminium | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 116 g | 151 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | Yes |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Motion / reactive sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | Yes |
