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Nitecore HC65 UHE vs Silva Free 900 S
What HC65 UHE does better (1) and where Free 900 S wins (0) — every spec side by side.
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8.8Brightness & throw6.8
7.4Build & durability8.8
Why is HC65 UHE better than Free 900 S?
- Maximum output2,000 lm vs 900 lm2.2×
Why is Free 900 S better than HC65 UHE?
Free 900 S has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 2,000 lm | 900 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 12,293 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 222 m | — |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| Number of LEDs | 8 | — |
| Colour rendering (CRI) | 90 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion | — |
| Battery capacity | 4,000 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 82 h | — |
| Rechargeable | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | — |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Submersible to | 2 m | 2 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 2 m | — |
| Body material | Aluminium | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 152 g | — |
| Modes & features | ||
| Strobe | Yes | — |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Red light | Yes | — |
| Lockout | Yes | — |
| Colours | — | Black |
