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Nitecore HC65 V2 SST-40-W vs Scangrip I-Match 3

What HC65 V2 SST-40-W does better (1) and where I-Match 3 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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Scangrip I-Match 3
Scangrip · 2024I-Match 3
4.7Score
0 advantages≈ $110
8.8Build & durability7.1

Why is HC65 V2 SST-40-W better than I-Match 3?

  1. Submersible to2 m vs 1.5 m+33%

Why is I-Match 3 better than HC65 V2 SST-40-W?

I-Match 3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output—250 lm
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—1
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—1,600 mAh
Maximum runtime—15 h
RechargeableYes—
Charging time—3.5 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m1.5 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight—100 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
ColoursBlack—
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