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Nitecore HC65 V2 SST-40-W vs Wiha 500lm

What HC65 V2 SST-40-W does better (0) and where 500lm wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC65 V2 SST-40-W
Nitecore · 2023HC65 V2 SST-40-W
8.9Score
0 advantages≈ $85
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Wiha 500lm
Wiha · 2024500lm
9.0Score
0 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
8.8Build & durability8.8

Why is HC65 V2 SST-40-W better than 500lm?

HC65 V2 SST-40-W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is 500lm better than HC65 V2 SST-40-W?

500lm has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Wiha 500lmWiha 500lm≈ $659.0
Light output
Maximum output—500 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
RechargeableYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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