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Nitecore HC60 UHE vs Wiha 500lm

What HC60 UHE does better (1) and where 500lm wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC60 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC60 UHE
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $70
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Wiha 500lm
Wiha · 2024500lm
7.9Score
0 advantages≈ $65
7.4Brightness & throw5.2
7.6Build & durability8.8

Why is HC60 UHE better than 500lm?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 500 lm3.2×

Why is 500lm better than HC60 UHE?

500lm has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Wiha 500lmWiha 500lm≈ $657.9
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity6,170 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)157 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs6—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime200 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight140 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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