How we scoreBlogAdvertise
html›body›main#catalog1,338 models · updated Nov 11, 2026
  1. compoundsemi.com
  2. Flashlights
  3. Nitecore NU33
  4. Alternatives

Alternatives to Nitecore NU33

10 headlamps at a similar price that compete with the NU33 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Nitecore NU33
Nitecore · 2022
NU33
700 lm135 mAAA96 g
approx. price≈ $50
7.8

Alternatives to the NU33

Black Diamond Storm 500-R
1
Black Diamond · 2022Storm 500-R
8.2
Same price ≈ $50
  • Maximum runtime 350 h vs 147 h
  • Battery capacity 2,400 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
  • Maximum output 500 lm vs 700 lm
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 120 m vs 135 m
Black Diamond Spot 400-R Bordeaux
2
Black Diamond · 2022Spot 400-R Bordeaux
7.8
13% cheaper ≈ $45
  • Maximum runtime 200 h vs 147 h
  • Weight 86 g vs 96 g
  • Maximum output 400 lm vs 700 lm
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 100 m vs 135 m
Petzl Aria 2
3
Petzl · 2024Aria 2
8.2
19% cheaper ≈ $40
  • Water protection (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx7
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 115 m vs 135 m
  • Maximum output 625 lm vs 700 lm
Petzl Actik Core
4
Petzl · 2025Actik Core
7.8
15% pricier ≈ $60
  • Water protection (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx7
  • Weight 88 g vs 96 g
  • Battery capacity 1,250 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 115 m vs 135 m
Nitecore NU43
5
Nitecore · 2023NU43
8.0
27% pricier ≈ $65
  • Maximum output 1,400 lm vs 700 lm
  • Battery capacity 3,400 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
  • Maximum runtime 165 h vs 147 h
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 130 m vs 135 m
  • Weight 116 g vs 96 g
Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
6
Fenix · 2025HL18R-T V2.0
7.6
6% pricier ≈ $55
  • Maximum output 800 lm vs 700 lm
  • Water protection (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx7
  • Maximum runtime 160 h vs 147 h
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 125 m vs 135 m
  • Peak beam intensity 3,910 cd vs 4,578 cd
Olight Perun 2 Mini
7
Olight · 2025Perun 2 Mini
9.1
4% pricier ≈ $55
  • Maximum output 1,100 lm vs 700 lm
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 150 m vs 135 m
  • Water protection (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx7
Ledlenser Neo9R
8
Ledlenser · 2022Neo9R
9.0
8% pricier ≈ $55
  • Maximum output 1,200 lm vs 700 lm
  • Charging time 5.5 h vs 1 h
Silva Explore 5
10
Silva · 2024Explore 5
7.3
13% pricier ≈ $60
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 115 m vs 135 m
  • Weight 116 g vs 96 g
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare