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Nitecore NU53 vs Streamlight Bandit Pro

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

Nitecore NU53
Nitecore · 2024NU53
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ $70
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Streamlight Bandit Pro
Streamlight · 2025Bandit Pro
0 advantages≈ $70
8.3Brightness & throw2.4

Why is NU53 better than Bandit Pro?

  1. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 180 lm10×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m vs 23 m7.6×

Why is Bandit Pro better than NU53?

Bandit Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU53Nitecore NU53≈ $709.1
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm180 lm
Peak beam intensity7,660 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m23 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs19—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity6,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime153 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Size & weight
Weight151 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
LockoutYes—
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