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Nitecore NU53 vs Wiha 500lm

What NU53 does better (1) and where 500lm wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NU53
Nitecore · 2024NU53
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $70
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Wiha 500lm
Wiha · 2024500lm
7.9Score
0 advantages≈ $65
8.0Brightness & throw5.2
7.0Build & durability8.8

Why is NU53 better than 500lm?

  1. Maximum output1,800 lm vs 500 lm3.6×

Why is 500lm better than NU53?

500lm has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU53Nitecore NU53≈ $708.9
Wiha 500lmWiha 500lm≈ $657.9
Light output
Maximum output1,800 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity7,660 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 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)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight151 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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