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Nitecore NU43 vs Parat HL-P1

What NU43 does better (3) and where HL-P1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU43
Nitecore · 2023NU43
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ $65
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Parat HL-P1
Parat · 2021HL-P1
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ $55
6.3Brightness & throw4.4
5.6Build & durability4.3

Why is NU43 better than HL-P1?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 120 lm11.7×
  2. Maximum runtime165 h vs 12 h13.8×
  3. Weight116 g vs 160 g+38%

Why is HL-P1 better than NU43?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 150 m+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU43Nitecore NU43≈ $657.7
Parat HL-P1Parat HL-P1≈ $554.5
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm120 lm
Peak beam intensity3,800 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m150 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionAAA
Number of batteries—4
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime165 h12 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time2 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight116 g160 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
LockoutYes—
Colours—Yellow, Black
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