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Nitecore HC65 UHE vs Nitecore NU45
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5% 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$65Cheapest
Weight
152 g (5.36 oz)Heaviest
126 g (4.44 oz)Lightest
Length
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
1700 lmLowest output
Max candela
13454 cdHighest candela
7426 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
232 m (761 ft)Highest
172 m (564 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4920 minShortest runtime
5160 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Built-in 4000mAh 18650 Li-ion Battery
Charging type
USB-C built-in
USB-C Fast Charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aero-grade aluminum alloy with HA III hard-anodized finish
PC material with aluminum alloy front housing
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingHuntingIndustrial workEDC use
Night runningOutdoor adventuresCampingWorkHiking
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
High brightness with multiple lighting modesLong runtime on low settingsFast USB-C chargingLightweight and comfortable to wearDurable with high waterproof and impact resistance ratings
Common complaints
Headlamp is somewhat heavy due to build qualityCharging speed can be slower compared to external chargers
No explicit complaints in provided sources
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