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Nitecore HC65 UHE vs Petzl Nao RL

What HC65 UHE does better (5) and where Nao RL wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC65 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC65 UHE
8.8Score
5 advantages≈ $90
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Petzl Nao RL
Petzl · 2022Nao RL
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $120
8.8Brightness & throw8.5
6.9Battery & charging6.2
8.2Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HC65 UHE better than Nao RL?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 1,500 lm+33%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)222 m vs 200 m+11%
  3. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 3,200 mAh+25%
  4. Peak beam intensity12,293 cd vs 10,000 cd+23%
  5. Maximum runtime82 h vs 80 h+2%

Why is Nao RL better than HC65 UHE?

  1. Weight152 g vs 145 g+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl Nao RLPetzl Nao RL≈ $1208.0
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity12,293 cd10,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)222 m200 m
Runtime at maximum output—1,440 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
Number of LEDs8—
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity4,000 mAh3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime82 h80 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight152 g145 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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