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Nitecore HC65 UHE vs Streamlight Septor
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Septor stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1567% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Septor stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 244% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor 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 1567% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor 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$36Cheapest
Weight
152 g (5.36 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Length
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
68.6 mm (2.70 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
120 lmLowest output
Max candela
13454 cdHighest candela
900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
232 m (761 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4920 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
AAA alkaline
Charging type
USB-C built-in
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
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
Co-molded rubber body, thermoplastic housing
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingHuntingIndustrial WorkEDC Use
Up Close Work And Tasks At Arm's LengthDetailed Work
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
Soft Flood Light Suitable For Close WorkLong Battery Runtime Especially On Low ModesDurable And Impact Resistant DesignEasy To Use Recessed Push Button Switch
Common complaints
Headlamp Is Somewhat Heavy Due To Build QualityCharging Speed Can Be Slower Compared To External Chargers
Not Suitable For Long Distance IlluminationBeam Intensity Is Moderate Compared To Higher Output Headlamps
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