Comparison Console
Nitecore NU33 vs Nitecore NU40
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore NU33 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU33 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$49.95Cheapest
US$61Most expensive
Weight
95.5 g (3.37 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
Length
62.3 mm (2.45 in)Shortest
79.8 mm (3.14 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
4578 cdHighest candela
2700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
135 m (443 ft)Highest
100 m (328 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
8820 minLongest runtime
7200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 2000mAh Li-ion battery
Built-in 18650 Li-ion 2600mAh rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (5V 2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
PC and aluminum metal materials
PC plastic rear housing with aluminum alloy front housing
Use case profile
Best for
Night runningTrekkingHikingCampingOutdoor adventuresEmergency lighting
HikingTrail runningCampingCyclingMaintenanceOutdoor activities
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designMultiple lighting modes with high CRI optionLong maximum runtime of up to 147 hours on low modeUSB-C fast charging with approximately 1.5 hours charge timeComfortable to wear with adjustable headband and stable fitGood quality construction with durable materialsLockout mode prevents accidental activation
Lightweight and compact designHigh maximum output with uniform beamLong runtime especially on low modesUSB-C fast rechargeableDurable construction with good heat dissipationMultiple brightness levels and special modes including red light for night vision preservation
Common complaints
Sealed non-user replaceable batteryRed mode lacks low output levelIP66 rating less than some higher-grade headlampsNo PWM in LED driver, but this is generally positiveLimited tilt adjustment (only downward about 75 degrees)
Runtime on highest output (Turbo) is limitedSome users may prefer longer beam distance for certain tasks
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