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Nitecore NU33 vs ThruNite TH01
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite TH01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU33 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. ThruNite TH01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
ThruNite TH01 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
ThruNite TH01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU33 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 53% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH01 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 14600% 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$49.99Most expensive
Weight
95.5 g (3.37 oz)Heaviest
79 g (2.79 oz)Lightest
Length
62.3 mm (2.45 in)Shortest
67 mm (2.64 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmLowest output
1500 lmHighest output
Max candela
4578 cdLowest candela
4935 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
135 m (443 ft)Lowest
140.5 m (461 ft)Highest
Max runtime
8820 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 2000mAh Li-ion battery
1x 18350 rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro USB onboard charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
PC and aluminum metal materials
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Night runningTrekkingHikingCampingOutdoor adventuresEmergency lighting
CampingHousehold useEDCHeadlamp tasks
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
Good build quality and anodized aluminum constructionNeutral white or cool white LED optionsWide beam angle with large hotspot and good spillStraightforward and simple UIGood thermal management and regulated brightnessLow voltage protection with indicatorIncluded quality accessories such as headstrap and charging cable
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)
Micro USB port recessed, causing poor connection with standard cablesTurbo mode runtime is short (around 5 minutes before stepdown)Charging current is conservative, leading to longer charge times
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