Nitecore NU33 vs Olight Perun 3 Mini size comparison
The Olight Perun 3 Mini is 2 mm (0.08 in) longer than the Nitecore NU33, and 14 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
The Olight Perun 3 Mini is 2 mm (0.08 in) longer than the Nitecore NU33, and 14 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Nitecore NU33 Check price ↗ | Olight Perun 3 Mini Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 62 mm (2.44 in) | 64 mm (2.52 in)+2 mm |
| Head / width | 36 mm (1.42 in) | 22 mm (0.87 in)−14 mm |
| Body | — | 22 mm (0.87 in) |
| Thickness | 46 mm (1.81 in) | — |
| Weight | 96 g listed | 54 g listed |
| Battery | Built-in | Built-in |
| Max output | 700 lm | 1,250 lm |
| Throw | 135 m | 155 m |
| Type | Headlamp / right-angle | Headlamp / right-angle |
| Price | $49.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $64.99 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced Retailer lists 62 x 46 x 36 mm | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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NU33 vs Perun 3 Mini: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore NU33 is the shorter light: 62 mm (2.44 in) against 64 mm (2.52 in), a difference of 2 mm (3%). At its widest point the Olight Perun 3 Mini is 14 mm slimmer (22 vs 36 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore NU33: 96 g listed; Olight Perun 3 Mini: 54 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Olight Perun 3 Mini is rated brighter: 1,250 lm maximum vs 700 lm for the Nitecore NU33, 79% more. For beam distance the Olight Perun 3 Mini reaches further: 155 m vs 135 m rated throw (15% more).
Battery
Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore NU33 was $49.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Olight Perun 3 Mini $64.99 at olight.com, so the Nitecore NU33 cost $15.04 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are headlamps / right-angle lights in our catalog.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Olight Perun 3 Mini if you want a slimmer profile (14 mm narrower), more output (1,250 lm vs 700 lm) and longer throw (155 m vs 135 m). On the specs we track, the Olight Perun 3 Mini is ahead or level everywhere; the Nitecore NU33 makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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NU33 vs Perun 3 Mini FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore NU33 or the Olight Perun 3 Mini?
The Nitecore NU33 is the shorter light: 62 mm (2.44 in) against 64 mm (2.52 in), a difference of 2 mm (3%). At its widest point the Olight Perun 3 Mini is 14 mm slimmer (22 vs 36 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore NU33: 96 g listed; Olight Perun 3 Mini: 54 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Nitecore NU33 or the Olight Perun 3 Mini?
The Olight Perun 3 Mini is rated brighter: 1,250 lm maximum vs 700 lm for the Nitecore NU33, 79% more. For beam distance the Olight Perun 3 Mini reaches further: 155 m vs 135 m rated throw (15% more).
Which is cheaper, the Nitecore NU33 or the Olight Perun 3 Mini?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore NU33 was $49.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Olight Perun 3 Mini $64.99 at olight.com, so the Nitecore NU33 cost $15.04 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Nitecore NU33 and Olight Perun 3 Mini use the same battery?
Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.
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Sources
- Nitecore NU33: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $49.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Olight Perun 3 Mini: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer); manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $64.99 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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