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Nitecore HC60 UHE vs Petzl Actik Core

What HC60 UHE does better (5) and where Actik Core wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC60 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC60 UHE
8.7Score
5 advantages≈ $70
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Petzl Actik Core
Petzl · 2025Actik Core
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $60
7.4Brightness & throw5.4
8.8Battery & charging5.0
7.6Build & durability8.3

Why is HC60 UHE better than Actik Core?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 625 lm2.6×
  2. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 1,250 mAh3.2×
  3. Maximum runtime200 h vs 100 h2×
  4. Peak beam intensity6,170 cd vs 3,310 cd+86%
  5. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)157 m vs 115 m+37%

Why is Actik Core better than HC60 UHE?

  1. Weight140 g vs 88 g+59%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity6,170 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)157 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs6—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionAAA
Number of batteries13
Battery capacity4,000 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime200 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight140 g88 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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