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Nitecore HC65 UHE vs Streamlight Double Clutch USB
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Double Clutch USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Double Clutch USB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1500% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Double Clutch USB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Double Clutch USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Double Clutch USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1500% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Double Clutch USB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2243% 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$80.95Cheapest
Weight
152 g (5.36 oz)Heaviest
114.25 g (4.03 oz)Lightest
Length
90 mm (3.54 in)
Unknown
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
125 lmLowest output
Max candela
13454 cdHighest candela
1700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
232 m (761 ft)Highest
82 m (269 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4920 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
USB rechargeable lithium polymer battery, 3x AAA alkaline or lithium batteries (backup)
Charging type
USB-C built-in
USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX4
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aero-grade aluminum alloy with HA III hard-anodized finish
Impact-resistant polymer (engineering polymer, polycarbonate lens)
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingHuntingIndustrial workEDC use
Work tasks requiring adjustable beamHands-free lightingUse with hard hatsNear and distance 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
Versatile lighting with adjustable spot and flood beamsRechargeable with backup battery optionComfortable, low-profile with tilting headDurable and dependable for work or outdoor use
Common complaints
Headlamp is somewhat heavy due to build qualityCharging speed can be slower compared to external chargers
USB AC adapter not includedRuntime is moderate, not very long for high modes
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