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Nitecore HA29 UHE MCT vs Nitecore HC60 UHE

What HA29 UHE MCT does better (3) and where HC60 UHE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HA29 UHE MCT
Nitecore · 2026HA29 UHE MCT
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ $70
vs
Nitecore HC60 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC60 UHE
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
7.3Brightness & throw7.4
7.9Battery & charging8.8
7.8Build & durability7.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HA29 UHE MCT better than HC60 UHE?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)169 m vs 157 m+8%
  2. Weight112 g vs 140 g+25%
  3. Peak beam intensity7,140 cd vs 6,170 cd+16%

Why is HC60 UHE better than HA29 UHE MCT?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,600 lm+33%
  2. Maximum runtime122 h vs 200 h+64%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity7,140 cd6,170 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)169 m157 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—6
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime122 h200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX8IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight112 g140 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Colours—Black
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