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Nitecore HC65 UHE vs Nitecore NU33
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU33 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 148% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 79% 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$124Most expensive
US$49.95Cheapest
Weight
152 g (5.36 oz)Heaviest
95.5 g (3.37 oz)Lightest
Length
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
62.3 mm (2.45 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
700 lmLowest output
Max candela
13454 cdHighest candela
4578 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
232 m (761 ft)Highest
135 m (443 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4920 minShortest runtime
8820 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Built-in 2000mAh Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB-C built-in
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP66
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero-grade aluminum alloy with HA III hard-anodized finish
PC and aluminum metal materials
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingHuntingIndustrial workEDC use
Night runningTrekkingHikingCampingOutdoor adventuresEmergency lighting
Common praise
High output brightness with good beam qualityLong runtime up to 82 hours on lower modesVersatile lighting including white, red, and reading lightsDurable and well-built with anodized aluminum bodyComfortable adjustable headband with optional over-the-top strap
Compact and lightweight designMultiple lighting modes with high CRI optionLong maximum runtime of up to 147 hours on low modeUSB-C fast charging with approximately 1.5 hours charge timeComfortable to wear with adjustable headband and stable fitGood quality construction with durable materialsLockout mode prevents accidental activation
Common complaints
Headlamp is somewhat heavy due to build qualityCharging speed can be slower compared to external chargers
Sealed non-user replaceable batteryRed mode lacks low output levelIP66 rating less than some higher-grade headlampsNo PWM in LED driver, but this is generally positiveLimited tilt adjustment (only downward about 75 degrees)
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