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Black Diamond Distance lt 1100 vs Nitecore HC70 UHE

What Distance lt 1100 does better (0) and where HC70 UHE wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond Distance lt 1100
Black Diamond · 2024Distance lt 1100
7.4Score
0 advantages≈ $85
vs
Nitecore HC70 UHE
Nitecore · 2024HC70 UHE
8.7Score
4 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
6.8Brightness & throw7.4
5.9Build & durability6.5

Why is Distance lt 1100 better than HC70 UHE?

Distance lt 1100 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HC70 UHE better than Distance lt 1100?

  1. Maximum output1,100 lm vs 1,600 lm+45%
  2. Maximum runtime120 h vs 220 h+83%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 155 m+24%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,100 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity—6,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m155 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime120 h220 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Size & weight
Weight—172 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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