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Coast XPH34R vs Nitecore HC65 MCT

What XPH34R does better (1) and where HC65 MCT wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Coast XPH34R
Coast · 2025XPH34R
1 advantage≈ $95
vs
Nitecore HC65 MCT
Nitecore · 2026HC65 MCT
9.5Score
0 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
9.3Brightness & throw9.1

Why is XPH34R better than HC65 MCT?

  1. Maximum output2,075 lm vs 2,000 lm+4%

Why is HC65 MCT better than XPH34R?

HC65 MCT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output2,075 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—16,709 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—258 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—8
Colour rendering (CRI)—98
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—154 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Magnesium
Size & weight
Weight—146 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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