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Armytek Elf C2 Max LR vs Nitecore HC65 UHE

What Elf C2 Max LR does better (2) and where HC65 UHE wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Armytek Elf C2 Max LR
Armytek · 2026Elf C2 Max LR
9.7Score
2 advantages≈ $110
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Nitecore HC65 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC65 UHE
8.8Score
0 advantages≈ $90
9.5Brightness & throw8.8
8.8Build & durability7.4

Why is Elf C2 Max LR better than HC65 UHE?

  1. Maximum output4,500 lm vs 2,000 lm2.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)235 m vs 222 m+6%

Why is HC65 UHE better than Elf C2 Max LR?

HC65 UHE has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output4,500 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—12,293 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)235 m222 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—8
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—82 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight—152 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursWhite—
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