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Fenix HL18R-T V2.0 vs Nitecore HC60 UHE

What HL18R-T V2.0 does better (1) and where HC60 UHE wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL18R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2025HL18R-T V2.0
6.3Score
1 advantage≈ $55
vs
Nitecore HC60 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC60 UHE
8.7Score
5 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
5.8Brightness & throw7.4
7.5Battery & charging8.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL18R-T V2.0 better than HC60 UHE?

  1. Weight103 g vs 140 g+36%

Why is HC60 UHE better than HL18R-T V2.0?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 1,600 lm2×
  2. Battery capacity1,900 mAh vs 4,000 mAh2.1×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m vs 157 m+26%
  4. Peak beam intensity3,910 cd vs 6,170 cd+58%
  5. Maximum runtime160 h vs 200 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output800 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity3,910 cd6,170 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)125 m157 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs26
Colour rendering (CRI)80—
Colour temperature6,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity1,900 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime160 h200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width57.5 mm—
Body diameter / depth47 mm—
Weight103 g140 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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