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Nitecore HC65M V2.0 vs Nitecore HC75 UHE

What HC65M V2.0 does better (1) and where HC75 UHE wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC65M V2.0
Nitecore · 2023HC65M V2.0
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ $100
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Nitecore HC75 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC75 UHE
8.4Score
4 advantages≈ $100
8.3Brightness & throw8.7
8.4Battery & charging7.8
5.9Build & durability6.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HC65M V2.0 better than HC75 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime110 h vs 84 h+31%

Why is HC75 UHE better than HC65M V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,750 lm vs 3,000 lm+71%
  2. Battery capacity3,500 mAh vs 5,500 mAh+57%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)165 m vs 192 m+16%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,750 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity—9,216 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)165 m192 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
Number of LEDs38
Colour temperature—4,500K
Battery & charging
Battery capacity3,500 mAh5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime110 h84 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight—209 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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