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Ledlenser HF8R Core vs Nitecore HC65M UHE NVG Mountable

What HF8R Core does better (2) and where HC65M UHE NVG Mountable wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $85
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Nitecore HC65M UHE NVG Mountable
Nitecore · 2024HC65M UHE NVG Mountable
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
8.6Brightness & throw5.0
6.3Battery & charging6.9
2.4Build & durability7.2

Why is HF8R Core better than HC65M UHE NVG Mountable?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 65 m3.2×
  2. Maximum runtime90 h vs 82 h+10%

Why is HC65M UHE NVG Mountable better than HF8R Core?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
  2. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 2,000 lm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,060 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m65 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
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
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight—143 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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