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Armytek Elf C2 Max LR vs Nitecore HC65 MCT

What Elf C2 Max LR does better (1) and where HC65 MCT wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Armytek Elf C2 Max LR
Armytek · 2026Elf C2 Max LR
9.7Score
1 advantage≈ $110
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Nitecore HC65 MCT
Nitecore · 2026HC65 MCT
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ $100
9.5Brightness & throw9.1
8.8Build & durability7.5

Why is Elf C2 Max LR better than HC65 MCT?

  1. Maximum output4,500 lm vs 2,000 lm2.2×

Why is HC65 MCT better than Elf C2 Max LR?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)235 m vs 258 m+10%
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output4,500 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—16,709 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)235 m258 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
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Magnesium
Size & weight
Weight—146 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursWhite—
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