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Nitecore HC60 UHE vs Nitecore HU2000

What HC60 UHE does better (1) and where HU2000 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC60 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC60 UHE
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $70
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Nitecore HU2000
Nitecore · 2024HU2000
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $50
7.4Brightness & throw7.5
8.8Battery & charging5.8
7.6Build & durability9.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HC60 UHE better than HU2000?

  1. Maximum runtime200 h vs 66 h3×

Why is HU2000 better than HC60 UHE?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 2,000 lm+25%
  2. Peak beam intensity6,170 cd vs 6,400 cd+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore HU2000Nitecore HU2000≈ $508.7
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity6,170 cd6,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)157 m160 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs6—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime200 h66 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight140 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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