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Nitecore HC60 V2 vs SureFire Minimus
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore HC60 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC60 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC60 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore HC60 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 187% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC60 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC60 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC60 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 45233% 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$93Cheapest
US$266.95Most expensive
Weight
108.5 g (3.83 oz)Lightest
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
Length
84.1 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
113.3 mm (4.46 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
4240 cdHighest candela
1100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
130 m (427 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
40800 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion
1x CR123A lithium
Charging type
USB-C port
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX7
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Hard-anodized aerospace aluminum housing, polymer parts
Use case profile
Best for
CampingRunningHuntingTrekkingBikingOutdoor activitiesEDCSurvival/bushcraftGeneral camping use
Tactical useCampingTrail hikingWork requiring reliable hands-free lightingOutdoor activities requiring durable headlamp
Common praise
Bright output with a wide angle beamLong runtime with 3400mAh 18650 batteryUSB-C charging improves convenienceEasy single switch operation with intuitive mode cyclingComfortable fit with secure rear pad and silicone grip stripWaterproof rating IPX7 suitable for outdoor conditions
Highly durable and reliable build qualitySmooth and easy to adjust brightness levels with a knobComfortable, adjustable headband with moisture-wicking forehead padWide, well-focused flood beam ideal for near-field tasksRemembers last brightness settingIncludes red filter lens for night vision compatibility
Common complaints
Weight does not include battery in provided specs so total weight may be higherBeam distance and candela are moderate compared to tactical flashlights, limiting long-throw useImpact resistance limited to 1 meter drop
Red filter lens is removable and can be easily lostKnob can rotate continuously making it hard to detect max/min outputNot USB rechargeable, requiring battery swaps
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