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Ledlenser HF8R vs Nitecore HC65M V2.0

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

Ledlenser HF8R
Ledlenser · 2023HF8R
4.3Score
0 advantages≈ $100
vs
Nitecore HC65M V2.0
Nitecore · 2023HC65M V2.0
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
3.0Build & durability5.8

Why is HF8R better than HC65M V2.0?

HF8R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HC65M V2.0 better than HF8R?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  2. Maximum runtime90 h vs 110 h+22%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser HF8RLedlenser HF8R≈ $1004.3
Light output
Maximum output—1,750 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—165 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—3
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—3,500 mAh
Maximum runtime90 h110 h
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight198 g—
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
ColoursGrey, Black—
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