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Nitecore NU43 vs Wiha 500lm

What NU43 does better (1) and where 500lm wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU43
Nitecore · 2023NU43
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $65
vs
Wiha 500lm
Wiha · 2024500lm
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ $65
Higher score
6.3Brightness & throw5.2
5.6Build & durability8.8

Why is NU43 better than 500lm?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 500 lm2.8×

Why is 500lm better than NU43?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU43Nitecore NU43≈ $657.7
Wiha 500lmWiha 500lm≈ $657.9
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity3,800 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime165 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time2 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight116 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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