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Fenix HP25R V2.0 vs Nitecore HC65 UHE

What HP25R V2.0 does better (3) and where HC65 UHE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HP25R V2.0
Fenix · 2021HP25R V2.0
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $120
vs
Nitecore HC65 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC65 UHE
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
8.8Brightness & throw8.8
9.2Battery & charging6.9
4.6Build & durability7.4
8.7Light quality8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HP25R V2.0 better than HC65 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime400 h vs 82 h4.9×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)228 m vs 222 m+3%
  3. Peak beam intensity13,000 cd vs 12,293 cd+6%

Why is HC65 UHE better than HP25R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 2,000 lm+25%
  2. Weight238 g vs 152 g+57%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HP25R V2.0Fenix HP25R V2.0≈ $1208.6
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity13,000 cd12,293 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)228 m222 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—8
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature5,700K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime400 h82 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height60 mm—
Head diameter / width47 mm—
Body diameter / depth33 mm—
Weight238 g152 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switches—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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