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Nitecore HC65 V2 SST-40-W vs Nitecore UT32

What HC65 V2 SST-40-W does better (1) and where UT32 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC65 V2 SST-40-W
Nitecore · 2023HC65 V2 SST-40-W
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $85
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Nitecore UT32
Nitecore · 2021UT32
7.3Score
0 advantages≈ $85
8.8Build & durability6.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HC65 V2 SST-40-W better than UT32?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is UT32 better than HC65 V2 SST-40-W?

UT32 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Nitecore UT32Nitecore UT32≈ $857.3
Light output
Maximum output—1,100 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime—18 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight—82 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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