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Nitecore HC70 UHE vs Nitecore HC75 UHE

What HC70 UHE does better (3) and where HC75 UHE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC70 UHE
Nitecore · 2024HC70 UHE
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $75
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Nitecore HC75 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC75 UHE
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ $100
7.1Brightness & throw8.6
9.4Battery & charging7.6
6.6Build & durability6.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HC70 UHE better than HC75 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime220 h vs 84 h2.6×
  2. Weight172 g vs 209 g+22%
  3. Battery capacity6,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh+9%

Why is HC75 UHE better than HC70 UHE?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 3,000 lm+88%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)155 m vs 192 m+24%
  3. Peak beam intensity6,010 cd vs 9,216 cd+53%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity6,010 cd9,216 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)155 m192 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—8
Colour temperature—4,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity6,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime220 h84 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Size & weight
Weight172 g209 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Colours—Black
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