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Nitecore HC60 UHE vs Silva Explore 5
What HC60 UHE does better (4) and where Explore 5 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Why is HC60 UHE better than Explore 5?
- Maximum output1,600 lm vs 700 lm2.3×
- Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 2,000 mAh2×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)157 m vs 115 m+37%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
Why is Explore 5 better than HC60 UHE?
- Weight140 g vs 116 g+21%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,600 lm | 700 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 6,170 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 157 m | 115 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | 6 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion | Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po |
| Number of batteries | 1 | — |
| Battery capacity | 4,000 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 200 h | — |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Charging time | — | 2 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | 2 m | — |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 2 m | — |
| Body material | Aluminium | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 140 g | 116 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
| Colours | Black | — |
