Comparison Console
Nitecore HC60 UHE vs Nitecore NU31
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU31 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC60 UHE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 191% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC60 UHE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC60 UHE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC60 UHE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 191% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC60 UHE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 36% 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$64.95Most expensive
US$39.95Cheapest
Weight
140 g (4.94 oz)Heaviest
95.5 g (3.37 oz)Lightest
Length
80 mm (3.15 in)Longest
62.3 mm (2.45 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmHighest output
550 lmLowest output
Max candela
6170 cdHighest candela
5800 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
157 m (515 ft)Highest
145 m (476 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
12000 minLongest runtime
8820 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4,000mAh 18650 Li-ion battery
Built-in 1800mAh Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB-C (5V/2A)
USB-C charging port (5V
1A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP66
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
PC and aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aluminum alloy front housing with durable PC material body
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor activities such as night running, trekking, hiking, camping, trail running, climbingIndustrial inspectionOutdoor workEmergency lighting
Outdoor activitiesCampingHikingNight trekkingSkywatching
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
Lightweight and compact at 95.5gVersatile lighting modes including white, red, and high CRI auxiliary white lightLong battery runtime up to 147 hoursGood waterproof rating (IP66) and 1 meter impact resistanceUSB-C fast charging with short recharge timeSimple dual-button interface for easy operationReflective headband for safety
Common complaints
Brightness decreases after prolonged use due to temperature regulation (ATR module)Charging port placement may seem unusual but functions well
Charging time varies between 1.5 to 3 hours depending on sourceSlight green tint on white LED reportedCannot replace internal rechargeable battery
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