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Kask KL1 vs Nitecore HC65 UHE

What KL1 does better (0) and where HC65 UHE wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Kask KL1
Kask · 2025KL1
0 advantages≈ $70
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Nitecore HC65 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC65 UHE
8.8Score
0 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
8.8Build & durability7.4

Why is KL1 better than HC65 UHE?

KL1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HC65 UHE better than KL1?

HC65 UHE has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Kask KL1Kask KL1≈ $70
Light output
Maximum output—2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—12,293 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—222 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—8
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Battery & charging
BatteryAA18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—82 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight—152 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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