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Nitecore HC65 UHE vs Nitecore HC65M UHE NVG Mountable

What HC65 UHE does better (2) and where HC65M UHE NVG Mountable wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC65 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC65 UHE
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $90
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Nitecore HC65M UHE NVG Mountable
Nitecore · 2024HC65M UHE NVG Mountable
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $90
8.8Brightness & throw5.0
6.9Battery & charging6.9
7.4Build & durability7.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HC65 UHE better than HC65M UHE NVG Mountable?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)222 m vs 65 m3.4×
  2. Peak beam intensity12,293 cd vs 1,060 cd11.6×

Why is HC65M UHE NVG Mountable better than HC65 UHE?

  1. Weight152 g vs 143 g+6%
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity12,293 cd1,060 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)222 m65 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs8—
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity4,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime82 h82 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight152 g143 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
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