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Ledlenser HF8R vs Nitecore HC65M UHE NVG Mountable

What HF8R does better (1) and where HC65M UHE NVG Mountable wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF8R
Ledlenser · 2023HF8R
4.2Score
1 advantage≈ $90
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Nitecore HC65M UHE NVG Mountable
Nitecore · 2024HC65M UHE NVG Mountable
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
2.8Build & durability7.2

Why is HF8R better than HC65M UHE NVG Mountable?

  1. Maximum runtime90 h vs 82 h+10%

Why is HC65M UHE NVG Mountable better than HF8R?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
  2. Weight198 g vs 143 g+38%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser HF8RLedlenser HF8R≈ $904.2
Light output
Maximum output—2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,060 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—65 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime90 h82 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight198 g143 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursGrey, Black—
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