Nitecore HA23 Ultralight Headlamp

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Nitecore’s HA23 Ultralight Headlamp is a tough and reliable light source designed to never let you down.

Nitecore says

The Nitecore HA23 headlamp has a maximum output of 250 lumens from the Cree XP-G2 S3 LED and is powered by 2 x AA batteries (alkaline or NiMH).

The light has a wide range flood optic system with a 150º illumination angle, providing ideal lighting for your field of view.

Extremely light, compact and comfortable, the HA23 is the perfect headlamp for outdoor exploring. The head torch offers three brightness levels, ranging from 2 to 250 lumens, plus a beacon mode, all of which are operated by a single switch on the side of the light.

Our Verdict

Nitecore’s HA23 Ultralight Headlamp is a tough and waterproof head torch. If you need reliable light in rough conditions the HA23 is great option.

250 lumens is bright enough for most tasks and the torch has a wide view.  The comfy straps are easily adjustable to make sure you never lose your light when you need it most.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Maximum Peak Beam Intensity: 800cd
• Utilises a Cree XP-G2 S3 LED with a max output of 250 lumens
• Utilises bead-surface optic lens for uniform and soft light
• Single switch controls 3 brightness levels and 1 special mode
• Reverse polarity protection
• High efficiency constant circuit provides stable output
• Flood beam system with 70º adjustable angle
• Made from durable PC materials

Specifications

• Weight: 130g (includes batteries)
• Dimensions: 70.8 mm x 42.3 mm x 38 mm / 2.79″ x 1.67″ x 1.5″ (including bracket)
• Impact resistance: 1m
• Waterproof: IP67
• Plus Beacon mode: 250 lumens
• LED: CREE XP-G2 S3 LED
• Battery: 2 x AA batteries

Brightness Levels

Using NiMH AA batteries

• High: 250 lumens / 3 hrs 30 mins runtime / 56 metres
• Mid: 65 lumens / 17 hrs runtime / 27 metres
  
• Low: 2 lumens / 130 hrs runtime / 4 metres
  

Using alkaline AA batteries

• High: 250 lumens / 1 hr 30 mins runtime / 56 metres
• Mid: 65 lumens / 10 hrs runtime / 27 metres
  
• Low: 2 lumens / 90 hrs runtime / 4 metres
  

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