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Nitecore HC60 UHE vs Nitecore NU45

What HC60 UHE does better (1) and where NU45 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC60 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC60 UHE
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $70
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Nitecore NU45
Nitecore · 2024NU45
8.6Score
4 advantages≈ $65
7.4Brightness & throw7.9
8.8Battery & charging7.2
7.6Build & durability7.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HC60 UHE better than NU45?

  1. Maximum runtime200 h vs 86 h2.3×

Why is NU45 better than HC60 UHE?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)157 m vs 172 m+10%
  2. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,700 lm+6%
  3. Peak beam intensity6,170 cd vs 7,400 cd+20%
  4. Weight140 g vs 126 g+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU45Nitecore NU45≈ $658.6
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity6,170 cd7,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)157 m172 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs6—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity4,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime200 h86 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight140 g126 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
ColoursBlackBlack
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