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Ledlenser HF8R vs Nitecore HC75 UHE

What HF8R does better (2) and where HC75 UHE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser HF8R
Ledlenser · 2023HF8R
4.2Score
2 advantages≈ $90
vs
Nitecore HC75 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC75 UHE
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $100
Higher score
2.8Build & durability6.4
5.7Light quality5.7

Why is HF8R better than HC75 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime90 h vs 84 h+7%
  2. Weight198 g vs 209 g+6%

Why is HC75 UHE better than HF8R?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser HF8RLedlenser HF8R≈ $904.2
Light output
Maximum output—3,000 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 temperature—4,500K
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime90 h84 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 g209 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursGrey, BlackBlack
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