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Ledlenser HF8R Signature vs Nitecore HC65 UHE

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

Ledlenser HF8R Signature
Ledlenser · 2023HF8R Signature
7.6Score
0 advantages≈ $105
vs
Nitecore HC65 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC65 UHE
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
9.0Brightness & throw8.8
6.7Build & durability7.4
2.7Light quality8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF8R Signature better than HC65 UHE?

HF8R Signature has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HC65 UHE better than HF8R Signature?

  1. Weight193 g vs 152 g+27%
  2. Colour rendering (CRI)70 vs 90+29%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—12,293 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—222 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—8
Colour rendering (CRI)7090
Battery & charging
Battery—18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—82 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight193 g152 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
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