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Ledlenser HF8R Core vs Nitecore HC75 UHE

What HF8R Core does better (2) and where HC75 UHE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF8R Core
Ledlenser · 2024HF8R Core
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $85
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Nitecore HC75 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC75 UHE
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
8.6Brightness & throw8.6
6.3Battery & charging7.6
2.4Build & durability6.4

Why is HF8R Core better than HC75 UHE?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 192 m+9%
  2. Maximum runtime90 h vs 84 h+7%

Why is HC75 UHE better than HF8R Core?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 3,000 lm+88%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—9,216 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m192 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—8
Colour temperature—4,500K
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Battery capacity—5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime90 h84 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight—209 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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