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  2. Nitecore NU43 vs Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid

Nitecore NU43 vs Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid

Nitecore NU43

Nitecore NU43

$59.95
Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid

Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid

kr 999

Quick verdict

Nitecore NU43

$59.95

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $30 less

Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid

kr 999

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (17 vs 8)
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Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 10 products in Headlamp on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

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Nitecore NU43· leads in 3

Light outputBeam distanceAffordability

Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid· leads in 1

Lightness
  • Light output

    1400 lmTop 25%
    500 lm
  • Beam distance

    130 m
    80 m
  • Lightness

    116 g
    113 gTop 45%
  • Affordability

    $60Top 20%
    $90Top 45%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Nitecore NU43 vs Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid

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Feature
Nitecore NU43$59.95Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybridkr 999

Essentials

$59.95
kr 999
November 28, 2022
2023
116 g
113 g

Overview

1400 lm
500 lm
130 m
80 m
No
No
Front
Rear
1400 lumens for 116 g, Up to 165 h, IP68, Red light, Four-level battery indicator
Cable built into the headband, Silva Intelligent Light: distance + wide beam, Runs on its battery or 3 × AAA, Rear red safety light, IPX5

Battery

Up to 165 h (8 lm)
—
—
3 h at 500 lm
Li-ion 3400 mAh (18650), built-in
Li-Po 1.25 Ah hybrid battery, or 3 × AAA
No
Yes
Front
Rear
USB-C, 2 h
USB-C, 3 h

Build & durability

IP68
IPX5
116 g
113 g
Yes
—
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Which offers better value: Nitecore NU43 vs Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid?

For value comparison: The Nitecore NU43 ($59.95) offers better affordability compared to the Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid ($89.95). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Nitecore NU43 or the Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid?

The Silva Trail Runner Free 2 Hybrid is newer: it came out in 2023, and the Nitecore NU43 in November 28, 2022.

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1Black Diamond Spot 400
Black Diamond Spot 400

Black Diamond

$59.95Score 8

Better than Nitecore NU43 at:

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2Nitecore NU25 MCT UL
Nitecore NU25 MCT UL

Nitecore

$36.95−$23Score 0−8

Better than Nitecore NU43 at:

  • To spend $23 less
  • A lighter option (69 g less)
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3Petzl ACTIK CORE
Petzl ACTIK CORE

Petzl

$87.95+$28Score 17+9

Better than Nitecore NU43 at:

  • A higher overall score (17 vs 8)
  • A lighter option (28 g less)
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