NITECORE NU43 HEADLAMP REVIEW | Best value headtorch for running | Run4Adventure

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NITECORE NU43 Headlamp Review. Those barmy summer evenings are still a long way off unfortunately so I definitely still rely on my running headtorch a few times a week. We recently got connected by friends of the channel Nitecore and asked if we'd like to test out their new all singing, all dancing NU43 running headtorch. I've always been impressed with the brand's torches when it comes to innovation, construction and performance. However, this time around I was left a little bit perplexed about one design choice that Nitecore had chosen...
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@user-fk5oz5do2s 11 месяцев назад

Im waiting for the new nitecore NU50 review. Great vid!

@kaostribe 10 месяцев назад

Be aware NU50 reduce the steady Redlight to 5 lumens. ✌️

@dandeetorregosa4185 Год назад

I have also NU 43..its nice and battery is awesome

@peixinchen3986 Год назад

NICE REVIEW!

@Run4Adventure Год назад

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching 🙏😊

@ibrahimalnuaimi346 10 месяцев назад

Good review 👍👏👏👏👏

@Run4Adventure 10 месяцев назад

Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video 🙏

@BatTechnologies Год назад

I have two Nitecore HC30 lamps which have done me very well over the last 3 years. They don't have all the features of the NU43 but do have removeable batteries and I've used them on the Arc 100 twice. I love the brand but the non removable batteries does seem to be a mistake. Useless fact of the day - The 18650 (pronounced eighteen six fifty) is so called as it is 18mm diameter by 65.0mm long nominaly. In practise, the length can be a few mm longer.

@garylane9685 Год назад

Just ordered it, I have had a £10 head torch from amazon that lasted 3 years. So an upgrade was needed

@alanwetherelt7155 Год назад

Woop Woop Lloyd has up loaded a video….. Dang it’s not the ARC

@josephrabinowitz5290 Год назад

Great review Lloyd!

@feelingtardy 7 месяцев назад

i love how these are marketed for runners,lol. i use them for work. better priced, longer lasting, lightweight. not as durable as ones made for construction, but better value/performance overall.

@virusul2263 Год назад

I just returned the Fenix hl18r-t, the spot was faded an ordered the NU 43 for less money 53 USD :)

@somali592 Год назад

Well I gave you & Nitecore a 👎for the UT 27, but 👍for this recommendation. It's much more robust in construction & much more suitable for my training... Love it after using it for months now...

@Run4Adventure Год назад

Glad you like your new headtorch, thanks for watching 👍😊

@CrabbyPattydelight 7 месяцев назад

Do you think snowflakes or breath will mess with proximity sensor, any idea if battery is good in sub zero Temps hope so

@JamesWalters1 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for the review. I prefer the soldered-in battery. A swappable battery has contact points that introduce resistance and failure points making them less reliable and less efficient. A high output 15-hour burn time is enough for the vast majority of people. I’ve been using torches for 40 years and have always demanded swappable and carried spares so my brain had extreme difficulty adjusting to modern torch technology. I originally carried several spares, then when I started to trust the technology, I carried one spare. I stubbornly carried a spare for years and never used it. You mention the limited calendar life of the battery as being one of the reasons you would prefer swappable. The battery will easily last 10 years, possibly 20 with minimal degradation. It will outlast the other torch materials. The strap and plastic materials will fail before the battery. The manufacturer made a good decision to solder the battery in. The battery replacement rule for races is a valid consideration. Perhaps it’s time to change the rule.

@Run4Adventure 9 месяцев назад

I'm still not sure about the fitted battery. I understand everything you've said but if you do have an issue with the battery, which could happen, things do break or stop working when it come to technology, then there's nothing you can do 🤷‍♂️ I still feel removable batteries are a more practical option, although Nitecore have just bought out a battery pack for this touch so it'll be interesting to see how that works 🤔 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated.

@danneh8777 9 месяцев назад

@@Run4Adventure can you do a review on the extension battery pack?

@Run4Adventure 9 месяцев назад

@@danneh8777 I've just got hold of the battery pack so I'll see what I can do 👍

@Ariskot007 8 месяцев назад

@@Run4Adventure Never had the torch in my hands but judging by the pics on their website it looks to me that the aluminium front cover is possibly glued to the battery with some kind of thermal pad or paste. I can see the logic behind it when they wanted to max out the light output while keeping the weight at check.

@LetoAtreidis 7 месяцев назад

couldn't disagree more with everything you wrote

@purplecookie687 5 месяцев назад

In built batteries die or suffer greatly when not being used

@aymw9259 3 месяца назад

Can you still use this headlamp while charging the headlamp ?

@truthdefenders- Год назад

Yup, that locked in battery is a no go for me, I would have bought one but they just lost a sell because of that.

@njsfer Месяц назад

Me too. This headlamp is pretty much perfect but the locked battery is a complete red flag.

@Spaeckli 7 месяцев назад

got it for half e year loving it! not an ultra runner, so having a swappable battery isn't needed using it in the mountains, ski touring and for running, perfect light

@Run4Adventure 7 месяцев назад

Awesome, glad you’re enjoying your head torch and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😁

@aranelchan Год назад

Thank you for the excellent review. I'm thinking of using this for nature photography, so it'll be turned on say, for a hour or two before sunrise and/or for a few hours after sunset, so not being able to swap batteries on the fly is no big deal. Nevertheless, from an environmentally friendly perspective, would it be possible to replace the battery after it eventually degrades too much to be usable? I wondering if it could be done with some common tools, or if Nitecore offers such a service (but at what price, and would it be worth it for something so inexpensive).

@deivytrajan Год назад

For photography you should get a lamp with high CRI to get better colours in your shots. Wizard C2 Pro Nichia Magnet USB is really good as it has over 90 CRI and a very nice even flood light, so adjusting photos will be easier.

@robsbeenrunning Год назад

Looks like a good torch, shame you cannot replace the batteries, it means it's not suitable for races. 😔

@jgalt99 7 месяцев назад

Most people aren't racing for more than 29 hours of darkness, although that does sound like an adventure!

@trailsandbeers Год назад

cool jacket at start of video 👍 head torch would be better if it had a red led on the back, the spec and battery life seems good and if you like a 1980's retro tech style it looks ok too 🤔🙃 will races accept a power bank as a spare battery? but then it's not lightweight... I usually just take 2 head torches instead of a spare battery as races accept that

@Run4Adventure Год назад

Thanks, I'm glad you liked my jacket! There's a lot of races now that won't accept a power pack and you have to carry spare batteries. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊

@RichardDanilda Год назад

So, the Fenix HM65R-T with 400 Lumen with 12 hours would still be a better one, don't you agree?

@Run4Adventure Год назад

I do think the Fenix HM65R-T still comes out on top but mainly because you can take the rechargeable battery out 👍

@RichRich1955 Год назад

I love mine

@Run4Adventure Год назад

Awesome to hear 👍

@petraalma29 Год назад

The big BUT is a complete deal breaker because of race mandatory kit requirements (as you point out of course). Such a shame.

@RichRich1955 11 месяцев назад

I believe they used plastic instead of metal to reduce weight but then lost a removable battery box cap.

@Run4Adventure 11 месяцев назад

That's makes sense, thanks for that 👍

@petraalma29 Год назад

Will you be reviewing the new Petzl Nao RL? Am considering buying one but would appreciate seeing a review from you first if it’s planned.

@jsncdy Год назад

I’ve been using the RL for running this winter and it’s been phenomenal. Lightweight, super bright, easy to switch batteries and long lasting.

@Ecoroof1986 Год назад

I've been using one since they came out a few months ago. It's the best head torch I've used and I've had quite a few now. Sometimes it's a tad tricky to know which mode you are in expecially if the battery power has dropped a little. I use the strap bit that goes over the top of your head. It's a clever feature which doesn't get much of a mention. Full power on full beam is something else especially for the overall weight

@OO-xn9zz 2 месяца назад

BUILDIN BATT? What should I do when the battery dies?

@Run4Adventure 2 месяца назад

It’s not the greatest idea! You can now get a battery pack that clips on to the head strap 👍

@andys121. Год назад

Fenix head torch is the one for me

@gregprevite8548 Год назад

It’s the best!

@CrabbyPattydelight 8 месяцев назад

@@gregprevite8548which fenix lamp exactly you referring to? I have a feeling whe. Big snowflakes fall this proximk sensor go crab

@levrone0075 5 месяцев назад

I think fenix are a little more heavy duty at the expense of weight compared with nitecore

@Damo_GingerMarmot Год назад

So close... Thought I had my headtorch for CCC, pity about the battery

@Run4Adventure Год назад

I totally agree, Nitecore were so close with the NU43 🤔 Thanks for watching 🙏

@upward-trend Год назад

Don’t most races state you must carry an extra battery or extra light, in which case you could carry a 50 gram backup light instead of an extra battery.

@petraalma29 Год назад

Some races state 2 headlights, each with a spare battery. For instance UTMB, CCC etc.

@jimp9991 9 месяцев назад

You can now get a spare battery for it. It has a housing and clips on the back of the headband. The housing also has a red flashing light.

@Run4Adventure 9 месяцев назад

I know, I've got one coming. I'm looking forward to testing it out. Thanks for watching 👍😊

@jimp9991 9 месяцев назад

Just to let you know, I used the NU43 to pace a friend at Grindstone 100M in Sept. It only lasted about 5 hours. I’ve contacted Nitecore customer support and am in conversation with them. I only had the unit set on the 300Lumen 15 hour setting. The night temps were about 8-10C. I fully charged it and tested the unit in the hotel the next day and it lasted over 16 hours on 300L setting 🤷🏼‍♂️

@SirWinstonPit 8 месяцев назад

That is an awesome race @@jimp9991

@fattahrahman7796 Год назад

hi .can i asking..why my nitecore NU43 just lasting a few minutes in 600lumen then step down to 300lumen? 600lumen should be lasting 10hrs

@Run4Adventure Год назад

Are you sure you're not mistaking the 1400 turbo mode for the 600 lumen mode? The turbo mode will dip down after a few minutes 👍 Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏

@fattahrahman7796 Год назад

@@Run4Adventureyes im sure .. i didnt tap twice for turbo.. fyi, i just received my nitecore yesterday..or i need to drain the batteries firstly?

@EdwardRaybould Год назад

@@fattahrahman7796 I don't have my NU43 yet (it arrives tomorrow), but I know that the NU43 has a proximity sensor that I believe dims the headlamp down to 100 lumens when an obstruction is nearby. I think that the sensor is between the two main LEDs and below the red LED.

@1doug62 Год назад

@@EdwardRaybouldI can tell you right now from experience from other headlamps with proximity sensors that it will be a problem running in the rain! Unless you like running in the rain at 100 lumens?

@karlsmith8798 9 месяцев назад

I have had mine 1 day and I can confirm it does dim from 600 lumens to 300 after a few minutes, dissappointed in it as when using for walking the dogs it doesn't light up very far in front, will be returning it

@marcosm.1539 Год назад

The batery can be changed ?

@Run4Adventure Год назад

No unfortunately not, you take the battery out!? 🤔 It's such a shame because it's a great running headtorch. Thanks for watching 🙏

@freeforester1717 9 месяцев назад

What is the purpose of the microphone in this video?

@Run4Adventure 9 месяцев назад

The microphone???? 🤔

@hum-dinger2453 Год назад

rather have the Fenix HM50R V2.0 all day every day then this

@changary6061 Год назад

The big BUT really stopping me from buying it....

@JaymesWebbs 11 месяцев назад

Don’t buy it. I bought the latest of two of them. And those light have a big problem which is melted lens.

@brub5174 8 месяцев назад

@@JaymesWebbsand the NU50

@levrone0075 5 месяцев назад

Built in batteries save on weight a lot thats about it

@kophotography895 Год назад

If you do not do Ultras or need removable battery, the this torch is amazing value given, comfort, cost, & cleverness...We hope The battery thing that will be addressed...That is a BIG 🐘& why I will not buy at current price & I do not do Ultras, just removable batteries are a no 🧠'er

@Run4Adventure Год назад

I agree, the none removable battery is a very strange design feature but there will be runners who don't care about that fact 👍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

@slavasss2189 Год назад

How are dogs reacting? I was surprised some of them wanted to attack me when i run evenings with headlamp..maybe its unuasual for them to see man with lightnening....and it was in a city! In suburbs i bet it would be worse..

@georgekalokardis7577 Год назад

Can i adjust it on a safety helmet???

@Xavier.jpcubes 2 месяца назад

Grippers

@ianl4518 Год назад

Definitely a deal breaker on the battery issue.

@danieljstad Год назад

WHS

@silentthunderbird3390 8 месяцев назад

the built-in battery is a deal breaker for me

@Run4Adventure 8 месяцев назад

I'm not really sure why they went for the built in battery option. However Nitecore have just produced a battery pack for this unit that clips to the head strap 👍

@HikyakuExplorer Год назад

As a durability reference: I accidentally put my UT27 in the washing machine. It had to dry afterwards but it's still working! Though I do have to take out the battery once just before use. But besides that I have had zero problema with it and done dozens of early morning runs with it.

@apiyutsiyapan9582 Год назад

UN43 ---> NU43 at 3:10 min. just a slight miss.

@Run4Adventure Год назад

Well done you spotted the deliberate mistake! 😜

@harleyhem3381 Год назад

Proprietary pisses me off.

@Run4Adventure Год назад

Not sure what you mean Harley 🤔

@kanchanaabesekera-lu3lc Год назад

Dont tell lies…. 600lumence can not 10hours i tryed so many times if you switch on with 600lumence after two minutes it will automatically convrt to low lumence mood. And too much heating. Useless product for that price….. Shitty product

@Run4Adventure Год назад

I'm not telling lies, my headtorch doesn't dip down after 2mins! It sounds like a you've hit a faulty unit, have you been in touch with Nitecore? I also wouldn't call it useless, I think it's a great headtorch for the money 👍