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Ledlenser HF7R vs Nitecore HC65 UHE

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

Ledlenser HF7R
Ledlenser · 2026HF7R
7.9Score
0 advantages≈ $90
vs
Nitecore HC65 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC65 UHE
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
8.2Brightness & throw8.8
5.0Battery & charging6.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF7R better than HC65 UHE?

HF7R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HC65 UHE better than HF7R?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 2,000 lm+67%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 222 m+6%
  3. Maximum runtime60 h vs 82 h+37%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser HF7RLedlenser HF7R≈ $907.9
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—12,293 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m222 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—8
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h82 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight—152 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
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