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Nitecore HC70 UHE vs Wiha 500lm

What HC70 UHE does better (1) and where 500lm wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC70 UHE
Nitecore · 2024HC70 UHE
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $75
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Wiha 500lm
Wiha · 2024500lm
7.9Score
0 advantages≈ $65
7.1Brightness & throw5.2
6.6Build & durability8.8

Why is HC70 UHE better than 500lm?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 500 lm3.2×

Why is 500lm better than HC70 UHE?

500lm has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Wiha 500lmWiha 500lm≈ $657.9
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity6,010 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)155 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity6,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime220 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight172 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Colours—Black
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