This latest offering from Nitecore, has the popular NiteLab UHE LEDS, which offer three color temperatures, Warm white 3000K, neutral white 4500K and cool white 6500K.
There are three body colours available black, green, and blue. They also come with matching colour headbands.
A red mode is present, which has both static and flashing outputs, the slow flashing mode is useful for safety visibility or when using another flashlight.
Also included is the option to power it via 2 battery sources, 3 x AAA cells can be used (including Ni-mh) alkaline ones are provide in the box. Or the optional HLB 1500 battery pack, which features built-in USB-C charging and a high capacity of 1500mAh for extended runtimes.
The headband is a high quality one, with perforated holes for improved ventilation, a silicone strip for anti slip and anti perspiration, and it has reflective markings too.
Body is made from high quality polycarbonates with a hard rubber surround which helps absorb shocks. The headlamp has been rated for IP68 2 metres water submersion, And has been drop tested to one metre.
A generous bundle is included with a clip so that you can attach the headlamp to a jacket or a cap, and a diffuser sack, which can be used to store the items and headlamp together - or as a makeshift camping lantern.
The small size and light weight make this headlamp ideal for outdoor adventures and runners. Size is 60.2mm x 46.7mm x 34.2mm, and a weight of 56g.
4 light mode outputs including three white color temperatures, and red
With 3 color temperatures for the white light, this head lamp offers maximum flexibility for all types of activities. Cool white gives an increased range and output, neutral white is balanced closer to daylight making it more natural to the eyes, and warm white is useful particularly in foggy conditions where the light will have better penetration. Range is up to 132m at the high mode.
There are four power levels for the main white lights, from my top output of 600 lumens, down to an ultra low of 6 lumens. The auxiliary red light has two outputs 15 lumens and 5 lumens, and a slow flashing mode.
User interface is very easy thanks to two prominent buttons on the top of the headlamp, A built-in four stage battery indicator is here, a shortcut to the lowest output, and it also has the ability to be locked out for safe transportation.
Nitecore HA23 UHE - Key Features
> Compact and lightweight headlamp with a top output of 600 lumens
> White light has four power levels, and SOS/Beacon, Red has two power levels and a slow flashing mode
> White LEDs have a choice of three color temperatures, Cool, Neutral and Warm
> NiteLab MCT LEDs
> Choice of three colors, Black green and blue
> Dual power sources, 3 x AAA (included), or Li-ion USB-C battery pack
> 2 switch UI with textured buttons and lockout mode
> 4 stage battery level check
> Includes sack for storage and lantern use, clip to attach to a cap, and premium quality headband with reflective markings, silicone band (with holes for ventilation)
> Run time up to 125 hours (6lm mode with battery pack)
> Size: 60.2mm x 46.7mm x 34.2mm, weight of 56g
> High strength polycarbonate plastics with hardened rubber exterior
> Water proof rating IP68 (2 metres submersion), drop tested to 1 metre
