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Nitecore HC65 MCT vs Nitecore HC75 UHE

What HC65 MCT does better (4) and where HC75 UHE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC65 MCT
Nitecore · 2026HC65 MCT
9.5Score
4 advantages≈ $100
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Nitecore HC75 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC75 UHE
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $100
9.1Brightness & throw8.6
9.0Battery & charging7.6
7.5Build & durability6.4
9.5Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HC65 MCT better than HC75 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime154 h vs 84 h+83%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)258 m vs 192 m+34%
  3. Peak beam intensity16,709 cd vs 9,216 cd+81%
  4. Weight146 g vs 209 g+43%

Why is HC75 UHE better than HC65 MCT?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 3,000 lm+50%
  2. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh+38%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity16,709 cd9,216 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)258 m192 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
Number of LEDs88
Colour rendering (CRI)98—
Colour temperature3,000K4,500K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery capacity4,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime154 h84 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time1 h—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialMagnesium—
Size & weight
Weight146 g209 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Colours—Black
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