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Black Diamond Distance lt 1100 vs Nitecore HC65 UHE

What Distance lt 1100 does better (2) and where HC65 UHE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Distance lt 1100
Black Diamond · 2024Distance lt 1100
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ $85
vs
Nitecore HC65 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC65 UHE
9.0Score
3 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
7.1Brightness & throw9.0
9.0Battery & charging7.0
5.4Build & durability7.2

Why is Distance lt 1100 better than HC65 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime120 h vs 82 h+46%
  2. Weight108 g vs 152 g+41%

Why is HC65 UHE better than Distance lt 1100?

  1. Maximum output1,100 lm vs 2,000 lm+82%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 222 m+78%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,100 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—12,293 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 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 runtime120 h82 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP67IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight108 g152 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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