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Acebeam H50 2.0 vs Nitecore HC65 UHE

What H50 2.0 does better (1) and where HC65 UHE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam H50 2.0
Acebeam · 2023H50 2.0
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $90
vs
Nitecore HC65 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC65 UHE
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
7.2Brightness & throw8.8
3.7Battery & charging6.9
8.3Build & durability7.4
8.9Light quality8.2

Why is H50 2.0 better than HC65 UHE?

  1. Weight94 g vs 152 g+62%

Why is HC65 UHE better than H50 2.0?

  1. Peak beam intensity4,968 cd vs 12,293 cd2.5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)141 m vs 222 m+57%
  3. Maximum runtime40 h vs 82 h2×
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam H50 2.0Acebeam H50 2.0≈ $908.7
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity4,968 cd12,293 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)141 m222 m
Runtime at maximum output240 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs38
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature5,000K—
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime40 h82 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height85 mm—
Weight94 g152 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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