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Nitecore HC75 UHE vs Petzl Xena

What HC75 UHE does better (3) and where Xena wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore HC75 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC75 UHE
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $100
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Petzl Xena
Petzl · 2024Xena
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ $120
8.7Brightness & throw8.0
7.8Battery & charging3.4
6.4Build & durability3.8
5.7Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HC75 UHE better than Xena?

  1. Maximum runtime84 h vs 32 h2.6×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)192 m vs 170 m+13%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is Xena better than HC75 UHE?

  1. Weight209 g vs 185 g+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Petzl XenaPetzl Xena≈ $1206.0
Light output
Maximum output3,000 lm—
Peak beam intensity9,216 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)192 m170 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)YesYes
LED & beam
Number of LEDs8—
Colour temperature4,500K—
Battery & charging
Number of batteries—4
Battery capacity5,500 mAh—
Maximum runtime84 h32 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—4 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to—1 m
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—100 mm
Weight209 g185 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightnessYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
ColoursBlack—
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