Comparison Console
Nitecore NU43 vs Nitecore SRT7i
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore NU43 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU43 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore SRT7i 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 NU43 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU43 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU43 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU43 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 385% 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$86.09Cheapest
US$129.95Most expensive
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
175 g (6.17 oz)Heaviest
Length
79.8 mm (3.14 in)Shortest
163 mm (6.42 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1400 lmLowest output
3000 lmHighest output
Max candela
3800 cdLowest candela
87500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
580 m (1903 ft)Highest
Max runtime
9900 minShortest runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 18650 Li-ion battery (3400mAh)
Nitecore 21700i Li-ion battery (NL2150HPi 5000mAh)
Charging type
USB-C (5V 2A)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Stamped aluminum alloy front housing, special PC plastic rear housing
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Trail RunningNight RunningTrekkingHikingCampingPatrolIndustrial MaintenanceEmergency LightingOutdoor Activities
Law EnforcementTactical OperationsHuntingSearchHigh Risk Patrols
Common praise
Lightweight And Comfortable For Extended WearBright Max Output With Dual Beam Flood And SpotLong Runtime With High Capacity 18650 BatteryDurable Construction And Excellent WaterproofingConvenient USB C Charging And Fast Charge TimeIntelligent Light Sensor For Obstacle AvoidanceMultiple Brightness Levels And Modes Including Red Light And Beacon
High Maximum Brightness Of 3000 LumensLong Beam Throw Of 580 MetersGood Battery Capacity With Included 21700 5000mah Rechargeable BatterySmart Selector Ring Enables Easy One Handed ControlDurable Build With Ip68 Waterproofing And 2m Impact ResistanceFast USB C Charging PortMultiple User Friendly Modes Including Strobe And TurboEffective Tail Stand Capability For Safety
Common complaints
Turbo Mode Limited To 30 SecondsHigh Sensitivity Of Light Sensor May Vary Depending On Environment
Relatively Heavy With Battery At 175 GramsNo Cr123a Batteries Included With Adapter Sold SeparatelySome Users May Find The Size Large For EDC
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