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Ledlenser HF7R vs Nitecore HC65 MCT

What HF7R does better (0) and where HC65 MCT wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF7R
Ledlenser · 2026HF7R
7.9Score
0 advantages≈ $90
vs
Nitecore HC65 MCT
Nitecore · 2026HC65 MCT
9.5Score
3 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
8.2Brightness & throw9.1
5.0Battery & charging9.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF7R better than HC65 MCT?

HF7R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HC65 MCT better than HF7R?

  1. Maximum runtime60 h vs 154 h2.6×
  2. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 2,000 lm+67%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 258 m+23%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser HF7RLedlenser HF7R≈ $907.9
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—16,709 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m258 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—8
Colour rendering (CRI)—98
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h154 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumMagnesium
Size & weight
Weight—146 g
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
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