NitecoreHeadlamp
Nitecore NU43
Nitecore NU43 is a headlamp released in 2023. Key specs: maximum output 1,400 lm, beam distance (ANSI FL1) 130 m, peak beam intensity 3,800 cd, maximum runtime 165 h.
7.7Score
Brightness & throw6.3
Battery & charging8.5
Build & durability5.6
Features5.9
price range$55–75Reference price converted from EUR
1,400 lmMaximum output
130 mBeam distance (ANSI FL1)
3,800 cdPeak beam intensity
165 hMaximum runtime
18650 Li-ionBattery
IPx7Water protection (IPx)
116 gWeight
Spec guide
How it ranks among headlamps of 2023
Maximum output · 1,400 lmTop 42%Beam distance (ANSI FL1) · 130 mBottom 36%Peak beam intensity · 3,800 cdBottom 28%Maximum runtime · 165 hTop 17%Water protection (IPx) · IPx7Bottom 38%Weight · 116 gTop 50%
Compared with headlamps released in 2023. Bars show the share of models it beats.
compared with other headlamps
Why is NU43 a good choice?
Maximum output: 1,400 lmbetter than 75% of headlamps
Maximum runtime: 165 hbetter than 81% of headlamps
Battery capacity: 3,400 mAhbetter than 73% of headlamps
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Specifications
Full specifications
Light output
- Maximum output
- 1,400 lm
- Peak beam intensity
- 3,800 cd
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)
- 130 m
Battery & charging
- Battery
- 18650 Li-ion
- Battery capacity
- 3,400 mAh
- Maximum runtime
- 165 h
- Rechargeable
- Yes
- USB-C charging
- Yes
- Charging time
- 2 h
- Battery level indicator
- Yes
Build & durability
- Protection rating
- IP68
- Water protection (IPx)
- IPx7
- Submersible to
- 2 m
Size & weight
- Weight
- 116 g
Modes & features
- SOS / beacon
- Yes
- Red light
- Yes
- Motion / reactive sensor
- Yes
- Lockout
- Yes
Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.
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