NitecoreHeadlamp
Nitecore NU53
Nitecore NU53 is a headlamp released in 2024. Key specs: maximum output 1,800 lm, beam distance (ANSI FL1) 175 m, peak beam intensity 7,660 cd, maximum runtime 153 h.
8.9Score
Brightness & throw8.0
Battery & charging9.1
Build & durability7.0
Features5.9
price range$60–80
1,800 lmMaximum output
175 mBeam distance (ANSI FL1)
7,660 cdPeak beam intensity
153 hMaximum runtime
IPx8Water protection (IPx)
151 gWeight
Spec guide
How it ranks among headlamps of 2024
Maximum output · 1,800 lmTop 38%Beam distance (ANSI FL1) · 175 mBottom 40%Peak beam intensity · 7,660 cdBottom 32%Maximum runtime · 153 hTop 20%Water protection (IPx) · IPx8Top 30%Weight · 151 gBottom 39%
Compared with headlamps released in 2024. Bars show the share of models it beats.
compared with other headlamps
Why is NU53 a good choice?
Maximum output: 1,800 lmbetter than 84% of headlamps
Battery capacity: 6,000 mAhbetter than 96% of headlamps
Beam distance (ANSI FL1): 175 mbetter than 70% of headlamps
Water protection (IPx): IPx8better than 79% of headlamps
Maximum runtime: 153 hbetter than 79% of headlamps
Specifications
Full specifications
Light output
- Maximum output
- 1,800 lm
- Peak beam intensity
- 7,660 cd
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)
- 175 m
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
Size & weight
- Weight
- 151 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.
In collections
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