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Ledlenser HF8R Signature vs Nitecore HC65 MCT

What HF8R Signature does better (0) and where HC65 MCT wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF8R Signature
Ledlenser · 2023HF8R Signature
7.6Score
0 advantages≈ $105
vs
Nitecore HC65 MCT
Nitecore · 2026HC65 MCT
9.5Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
9.0Brightness & throw9.1
6.7Build & durability7.5
2.7Light quality9.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF8R Signature better than HC65 MCT?

HF8R Signature has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HC65 MCT better than HF8R Signature?

  1. Weight193 g vs 146 g+32%
  2. Colour rendering (CRI)70 vs 98+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—16,709 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—258 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—8
Colour rendering (CRI)7098
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—154 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Magnesium
Size & weight
Weight193 g146 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
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