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Nitecore HC60 UHE vs ThruNite TH30 V2

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC60 UHE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 108% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Nitecore HC60 UHE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore HC60 UHE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Nitecore HC60 UHE stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 108% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore HC60 UHE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 82% 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.

Nitecore HC60 UHE — Beam distance: 157 m (515 ft)Nitecore HC60 UHE — Max candela: 6170 cdNitecore HC60 UHE — Weight: 140 g (4.94 oz)Nitecore HC60 UHE — Length: 80 mm (3.15 in)Nitecore HC60 UHE — Retail price: US$64.95Nitecore HC60 UHE — Impact resistance: 2 m (7 ft)ThruNite TH30 V2 — Beam distance: 170 m (558 ft)ThruNite TH30 V2 — Max candela: 7290 cdThruNite TH30 V2 — Weight: 123 g (4.34 oz)ThruNite TH30 V2 — Length: 107.5 mm (4.23 in)ThruNite TH30 V2 — Retail price: US$79.95ThruNite TH30 V2 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$64.95Cheapest
US$79.95Most expensive
Weight
140 g (4.94 oz)Heaviest
123 g (4.34 oz)Lightest
Length
80 mm (3.15 in)Shortest
107.5 mm (4.23 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmLowest output
3320 lmHighest output
Max candela
6170 cdLowest candela
7290 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
157 m (515 ft)Lowest
170 m (558 ft)Highest
Max runtime
12000 minLongest runtime
6600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4,000mAh 18650 Li-ion battery
1x18650 IMR 3100mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C (5V/2A)
USB-C onboard charging 1.5A
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
PC and aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy with premium type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor activities such as night running, trekking, hiking, camping, trail running, climbingIndustrial inspectionOutdoor workEmergency lighting
CampingHikingCyclingIndoor and outdoor activitiesTactical useHeadlamp and EDC combination use
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 outputUSB-C onboard charging convenienceSolid build quality with durable materialsVersatile modes including Firefly and SOSDual use as headlamp and right-angle EDC lightGood battery capacity and runtime
Common complaints
Brightness decreases after prolonged use due to temperature regulation (ATR module)Charging port placement may seem unusual but functions well
Turbo mode thermal step-down limiting extended maximum outputSome users observed actual lumen output slightly below ratedHeadband stretches over timeNo anti-slip pattern on head strap

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