Comparison Console
Nitecore HC60 UHE vs Nitecore MH25 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC60 UHE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 106% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore HC60 UHE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC60 UHE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC60 UHE stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 106% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC60 UHE stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 225% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$64.95Cheapest
US$99.95Most expensive
Weight
140 g (4.94 oz)Heaviest
130 g (4.59 oz)Lightest
Length
80 mm (3.15 in)Shortest
153.6 mm (6.05 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmLowest output
3300 lmHighest output
Max candela
6170 cdLowest candela
124300 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
157 m (515 ft)Lowest
705 m (2313 ft)Highest
Max runtime
12000 minShortest runtime
39000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4,000mAh 18650 Li-ion battery
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (Nitecore NL2153HP 5300mAh included)
Charging type
USB-C (5V/2A)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
PC and aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor activities such as night running, trekking, hiking, camping, trail running, climbingIndustrial inspectionOutdoor workEmergency lighting
EDCTactical useOutdoorsSearch & rescueLaw enforcement
Common praise
High brightness and efficient beam with 1600 lumens outputLong runtime up to 200 hours on lowest modeLightweight and comfortable to wear with center-of-gravity bracket designDurable construction with IP68 waterproof and 2 meter impact resistanceEasy one-handed operation with dual switches and mode flexibilityUSB-C charging with indicator lights
High maximum brightness of 3300 lumensLong beam distance up to 705 metersDurable IP68 rated waterproof and impact-resistant designVersatile modes including tactical and daily modeUSB-C charging convenience with included high-capacity battery
Common complaints
Brightness decreases after prolonged use due to temperature regulation (ATR module)Charging port placement may seem unusual but functions well
Turbo mode runtime is relatively short (30 minutes)Heavy without battery installedComplex mode selection may require learning curve
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