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Nitecore NU43 vs Silva Explore 4
What NU43 does better (1) and where Explore 4 wins (0) — every spec side by side.
Why is NU43 better than Explore 4?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 74 m+76%
Why is Explore 4 better than NU43?
Explore 4 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,400 lm | — |
| Peak beam intensity | 3,800 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 130 m | 74 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | — | 4 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion | — |
| Battery capacity | 3,400 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 165 h | — |
| Rechargeable | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Charging time | 2 h | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Submersible to | 2 m | — |
| Body material | Aluminium | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Head diameter / width | — | 100 mm |
| Weight | 116 g | — |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | — |
| Motion / reactive sensor | Yes | — |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
| Colours | — | Grey |
