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Nitecore HC65 MCT vs Nitecore HC65 UHE
What HC65 MCT does better (5) and where HC65 UHE wins (0) — every spec side by side.
Why is HC65 MCT better than HC65 UHE?
- Maximum runtime154 h vs 82 h+88%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)258 m vs 222 m+16%
- Peak beam intensity16,709 cd vs 12,293 cd+36%
- Weight146 g vs 152 g+4%
- Colour rendering (CRI)98 vs 90+9%
Why is HC65 UHE better than HC65 MCT?
HC65 UHE has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 2,000 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 16,709 cd | 12,293 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 258 m | 222 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | 8 | 8 |
| Colour rendering (CRI) | 98 | 90 |
| Colour temperature | 3,000K | — |
| Adjustable colour temperature | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | — | 18650 Li-ion |
| Battery capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 154 h | 82 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging time | 1 h | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 2 m | 2 m |
| Body material | Magnesium | Aluminium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 146 g | 152 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Strobe | — | Yes |
| SOS / beacon | — | Yes |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Lockout | Yes | Yes |
