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Ledlenser HF8R Signature vs Nitecore HC75 UHE

What HF8R Signature does better (1) and where HC75 UHE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF8R Signature
Ledlenser · 2023HF8R Signature
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $105
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Nitecore HC75 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC75 UHE
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $100
Higher score
9.0Brightness & throw8.6
6.7Build & durability6.4
2.7Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HF8R Signature better than HC75 UHE?

  1. Weight193 g vs 209 g+8%

Why is HC75 UHE better than HF8R Signature?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 3,000 lm+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—9,216 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—192 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)YesYes
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—8
Colour rendering (CRI)70—
Colour temperature—4,500K
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime—84 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Size & weight
Weight193 g209 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
StrobeYes—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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