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Nitecore HC65M UHE NVG Mountable vs Silva Free 900 S

What HC65M UHE NVG Mountable does better (1) and where Free 900 S wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC65M UHE NVG Mountable
Nitecore · 2024HC65M UHE NVG Mountable
7.2Score
1 advantage≈ $90
vs
Silva Free 900 S
Silva · 2025Free 900 S
9.2Score
0 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw6.8
7.2Build & durability8.8

Why is HC65M UHE NVG Mountable better than Free 900 S?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 900 lm2.2×

Why is Free 900 S better than HC65M UHE NVG Mountable?

Free 900 S has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Silva Free 900 SSilva Free 900 S≈ $1009.2
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm900 lm
Peak beam intensity1,060 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)65 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery capacity4,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime82 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Size & weight
Weight143 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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