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Nitecore NU50 vs Sigma Sport Buster 1100 HL Helmleuchte

What NU50 does better (3) and where Sport Buster 1100 HL Helmleuchte wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU50
Nitecore · 2023NU50
8.3Score
3 advantages≈ $65
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Sigma Sport Buster 1100 HL Helmleuchte
5.1Score
1 advantage≈ $55
7.2Brightness & throw7.7
7.0Build & durability2.0

Why is NU50 better than Sport Buster 1100 HL Helmleuchte?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  2. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 1,100 lm+27%
  3. Weight146 g vs 215 g+47%

Why is Sport Buster 1100 HL Helmleuchte better than NU50?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 165 m+27%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU50Nitecore NU50≈ $658.3
Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm1,100 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m165 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs2—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight146 g215 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
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