Nitecore 550 Lumen Head Torch

What a great new head torch I managed to pick up from Deal Extreme for under US$30! Equipped with a CREE XP-G3 S3 LED, the NU32 emits a bright 550 lumens extending out to 125 metres/408 feet. In addition to this primary LED, which offers four different brightness modes, the NU32 also features high-CRI auxiliary LEDs that can be activated for close-range tasks, like reading and repairs. It weighs just 98 gram/3.5 ounces including its comfortable headband. Engineered with a 1800mAh/50-hour rechargeable battery, it won’t stop during critical tasks either.

LED: CREE XP-G3 S3 LED
Maximum brightness: 550 lumens
Peak beam distance: 408 ft (124.4 m)
Peak beam intensity: 3900 cd
IP rating: IP67
Impact resistance: 3.3 ft (1 m)
Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.7 x 1.7 in (6.3 x 4.3 x 4.3 cm)
Weight: 3.51 oz (99.5 g)

Brightness Outputs

Turbo mode: 550 lumens, 1 hour runtime
High mode: 190 lumens, 17 hour runtime
Mid mode: 33 lumens, 50 hour runtime
Ultra low mode: 1 lumen, 330 hour runtime
Auxiliary high CRI mode: 19 lumens, 25 hour runtime
Red mode: 9 lumens, 38 hour runtime
Flashing red illumination mode: 9 lumens, 45 hour runtime
Beacon mode: 550 lumens
SOS mode: 550 lumens

Looks good with a ripe Plumcot from or garden too doesn’t it? I’ve modelled it below:

That beard needs a trim!

They seem to have sold out at dx.com but they are incorrectly listed. They still have 10,000 of them! They also have the Nitecore HC60 Cree XM – L2 U2 1000LM LED Headlamp for US$47.95. I also picked up the new Nitecore Concept 1 1800 lumen single 18650 battery (61.9 gram) torch for US$54 – more about that later! They also have the Tube, Tiny Thumb and Tip mini rechargeable torches I wrote about before at a very reasonable price.

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