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Nitecore NU53 vs Wiha 500lm
What NU53 does better (1) and where 500lm wins (0) — every spec side by side.
Why is NU53 better than 500lm?
- 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
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,800 lm | 500 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 7,660 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 175 m | — |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | 19 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 6,000 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 153 h | — |
| Rechargeable | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Body material | — | Plastic / polymer |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 151 g | — |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | — |
| Motion / reactive sensor | Yes | — |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
| Colours | — | Black |









