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Ledlenser HF8R Signature vs Nitecore HC65M V2.0

What HF8R Signature does better (2) and where HC65M V2.0 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF8R Signature
Ledlenser · 2023HF8R Signature
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $105
vs
Nitecore HC65M V2.0
Nitecore · 2023HC65M V2.0
8.5Score
0 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
9.1Brightness & throw8.3
6.6Build & durability5.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF8R Signature better than HC65M V2.0?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 1,750 lm+14%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is HC65M V2.0 better than HF8R Signature?

HC65M V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm1,750 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—165 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—3
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—3,500 mAh
Maximum runtime—110 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight193 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYes—
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