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Fenix HL32R-T vs Nitecore HC60 UHE

What HL32R-T does better (1) and where HC60 UHE wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL32R-T
Fenix · 2023HL32R-T
6.8Score
1 advantage≈ $70
vs
Nitecore HC60 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC60 UHE
8.7Score
5 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
6.2Brightness & throw7.4
7.6Battery & charging8.8
4.6Build & durability7.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL32R-T better than HC60 UHE?

  1. Weight107 g vs 140 g+31%

Why is HC60 UHE better than HL32R-T?

  1. Maximum output800 lm vs 1,600 lm2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m vs 157 m+19%
  3. Peak beam intensity4,360 cd vs 6,170 cd+42%
  4. Maximum runtime150 h vs 200 h+33%
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL32R-TFenix HL32R-T≈ $706.8
Light output
Maximum output800 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity4,360 cd6,170 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)132 m157 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—6
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime150 h200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialMagnesiumAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width66 mm—
Body diameter / depth45 mm—
Weight107 g140 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRedBlack
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