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Nitecore HC65 UHE vs Nitecore HC65M V2.0

What HC65 UHE does better (4) and where HC65M V2.0 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC65 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC65 UHE
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ $90
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Nitecore HC65M V2.0
Nitecore · 2023HC65M V2.0
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ $100
8.9Brightness & throw8.3
7.1Battery & charging8.4
7.3Build & durability5.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is HC65 UHE better than HC65M V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)222 m vs 165 m+35%
  2. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 1,750 lm+14%
  3. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 3,500 mAh+14%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is HC65M V2.0 better than HC65 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime82 h vs 110 h+34%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm1,750 lm
Peak beam intensity12,293 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)222 m165 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs83
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity4,000 mAh3,500 mAh
Maximum runtime82 h110 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight152 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
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