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Ledlenser HF8R Core vs Nitecore HC65 UHE

What HF8R Core does better (1) and where HC65 UHE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $85
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Nitecore HC65 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC65 UHE
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
8.6Brightness & throw8.8
6.3Battery & charging6.9
2.4Build & durability7.4

Why is HF8R Core better than HC65 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime90 h vs 82 h+10%

Why is HC65 UHE better than HF8R Core?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
  2. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 2,000 lm+25%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 222 m+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,600 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
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime90 h82 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—152 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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