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Nitecore HC65M V2.0 vs Silva Free 1200 XS

What HC65M V2.0 does better (3) and where Free 1200 XS wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC65M V2.0
Nitecore · 2023HC65M V2.0
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $100
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Silva Free 1200 XS
Silva · 2023Free 1200 XS
6.4Score
0 advantages≈ $100
8.5Brightness & throw7.6
8.5Battery & charging4.3
5.8Build & durability4.1

Why is HC65M V2.0 better than Free 1200 XS?

  1. Maximum runtime110 h vs 35 h3.1×
  2. Maximum output1,750 lm vs 1,200 lm+46%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)165 m vs 150 m+10%

Why is Free 1200 XS better than HC65M V2.0?

Free 1200 XS has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,750 lm1,200 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)165 m150 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs3—
Battery & charging
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity3,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime110 h35 h
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight—230 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Colours—Black
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