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Armytek Elf C2 vs Nitecore HC65 UHE

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

Armytek Elf C2
Armytek · 2025Elf C2
0 advantages≈ $70
vs
Nitecore HC65 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC65 UHE
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
6.2Brightness & throw8.9

Why is Elf C2 better than HC65 UHE?

Elf C2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HC65 UHE better than Elf C2?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)105 m vs 222 m2.1×
  2. Maximum output1,100 lm vs 2,000 lm+82%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,100 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—12,293 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)105 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)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 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
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