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Nitecore NU50 vs Nitecore NU53

What NU50 does better (0) and where NU53 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU50
Nitecore · 2023NU50
9.3Score
0 advantages≈ $65
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Nitecore NU53
Nitecore · 2024NU53
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $70
8.2Brightness & throw8.0
8.5Battery & charging9.1
9.6Build & durability7.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is NU50 better than NU53?

NU50 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is NU53 better than NU50?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 1,800 lm+29%
  2. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 6,000 mAh+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU50Nitecore NU50≈ $659.3
Nitecore NU53Nitecore NU53≈ $708.9
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity—7,660 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—175 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—19
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—153 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight—151 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensorYesYes
Lockout—Yes
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