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Nitecore NU33 vs Streamlight Septor
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Septor stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU33 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 483% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Septor stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 483% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4100% 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$49.95Most expensive
US$36Cheapest
Weight
95.5 g (3.37 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Length
62.3 mm (2.45 in)Shortest
68.6 mm (2.70 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmHighest output
120 lmLowest output
Max candela
4578 cdHighest candela
900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
135 m (443 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
8820 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 2000mAh Li-ion battery
AAA alkaline
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP66
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
PC and aluminum metal materials
Co-molded rubber body, thermoplastic housing
Use case profile
Best for
Night runningTrekkingHikingCampingOutdoor adventuresEmergency lighting
Up close work and tasks at arm's lengthDetailed work
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
Soft flood light suitable for close workLong battery runtime especially on low modesDurable and impact resistant designEasy to use recessed push-button switch
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)
Not suitable for long distance illuminationBeam intensity is moderate compared to higher output headlamps
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