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Acebeam H15 2.0 vs Nitecore HC65 MCT

What H15 2.0 does better (1) and where HC65 MCT wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam H15 2.0
Acebeam · 2023H15 2.0
9.7Score
1 advantage≈ $100
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Nitecore HC65 MCT
Nitecore · 2026HC65 MCT
9.5Score
0 advantages≈ $100
9.4Brightness & throw9.1
9.7Light quality9.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is H15 2.0 better than HC65 MCT?

  1. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 2,000 lm+40%

Why is HC65 MCT better than H15 2.0?

HC65 MCT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Acebeam H15 2.0Acebeam H15 2.0≈ $1009.7
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—16,709 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—258 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—8
Colour rendering (CRI)—98
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—154 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Magnesium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height111.1 mm—
Weight—146 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels6—
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
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