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Lupine Piko BT vs Nitecore HC65 MCT

What Piko BT does better (0) and where HC65 MCT wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Lupine Piko BT
Lupine · 2026Piko BT
0 advantages≈ $200
vs
Nitecore HC65 MCT
Nitecore · 2026HC65 MCT
9.5Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
8.4Brightness & throw9.1

Why is Piko BT better than HC65 MCT?

Piko BT has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HC65 MCT better than Piko BT?

  1. Maximum output1,400 lm vs 2,000 lm+43%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m vs 258 m+23%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,400 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—16,709 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)210 m258 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—8
Colour rendering (CRI)—98
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—154 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumMagnesium
Size & weight
Weight—146 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
ColoursGrey—
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