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Nitecore HC65M UHE NVG Mountable vs Petzl Xena

What HC65M UHE NVG Mountable does better (5) and where Xena wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC65M UHE NVG Mountable
Nitecore · 2024HC65M UHE NVG Mountable
7.4Score
5 advantages≈ $90
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Petzl Xena
Petzl · 2024Xena
7.2Score
2 advantages≈ $120
5.5Brightness & throw8.2
7.0Battery & charging6.2
7.1Build & durability3.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is HC65M UHE NVG Mountable better than Xena?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 1,400 lm+43%
  2. Weight143 g vs 185 g+29%
  3. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 3,200 mAh+25%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
  5. Maximum runtime82 h vs 75 h+9%

Why is Xena better than HC65M UHE NVG Mountable?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)65 m vs 170 m2.6×
  2. Peak beam intensity1,060 cd vs 7,220 cd6.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl XenaPetzl Xena≈ $1207.2
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity1,060 cd7,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)65 m170 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
Battery & charging
Number of batteries—4
Battery capacity4,000 mAh3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime82 h75 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—4 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to—1 m
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—100 mm
Weight143 g185 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
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