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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.

8.0Score
Brightness & throw7.0
Battery & charging8.7
Build & durability6.0
Features5.9
price range$55–75Reference price converted from EUR
Year
2023
Popularity
#124 of 1,338
Model numbers
Nitecore NU43
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
compared with other headlamps

Why is NU43 a good choice?

Maximum output: 1,400 lmbetter than 81% of headlamps
Maximum runtime: 165 hbetter than 85% of headlamps
Battery capacity: 3,400 mAhbetter than 70% of headlamps
Specifications

Full specifications

Light output
Maximum output
1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity
3,800 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)
130 m
Light source
LED
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
Body material
Aluminium
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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