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Ledlenser HF8R Core vs Nitecore HC60 UHE

What HF8R Core does better (1) and where HC60 UHE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
7.3Score
1 advantage≈ $65
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Nitecore HC60 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC60 UHE
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
9.0Brightness & throw7.6
6.9Battery & charging8.8
2.5Build & durability7.4

Why is HF8R Core better than HC60 UHE?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 157 m+34%

Why is HC60 UHE better than HF8R Core?

  1. Maximum runtime90 h vs 200 h2.2×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity—6,170 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m157 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—6
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime90 h200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight—140 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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