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Nitecore HC60 UHE vs Petzl PIXA R

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

Nitecore HC60 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC60 UHE
8.7Score
5 advantages≈ $70
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Petzl PIXA R
Petzl · 2025PIXA R
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $75
7.4Brightness & throw4.6
8.8Battery & charging2.5
7.6Build & durability7.3

Why is HC60 UHE better than PIXA R?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 600 lm2.7×
  2. Peak beam intensity6,170 cd vs 2,020 cd3.1×
  3. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 1,250 mAh3.2×
  4. Maximum runtime200 h vs 12 h16.7×
  5. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)157 m vs 90 m+74%

Why is PIXA R better than HC60 UHE?

  1. Weight140 g vs 130 g+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl PIXA RPetzl PIXA R≈ $755.0
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity6,170 cd2,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)157 m90 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs6—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity4,000 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime200 h12 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
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 g130 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlackBlack, Yellow
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