Comparison Console
Nitecore HC65 UHE vs ThruNite TH30 V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 49% 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$79.95Cheapest
Weight
152 g (5.36 oz)Heaviest
70 g (2.47 oz)Lightest
Length
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
107.5 mm (4.23 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmLowest output
3320 lmHighest output
Max candela
13454 cdHighest candela
7290 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
232 m (761 ft)Highest
170 m (558 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4920 minLongest runtime
3300 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
1 x 18650 lithium-ion rechargeable (IMR recommended)
Charging type
USB-C built-in
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero-grade aluminum alloy with HA III hard-anodized finish
Aircraft-grade aluminum (AL 6061-T6) with premium type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingHuntingIndustrial workEDC use
CampingHikingCyclingIndoor and outdoor activitiesTactical useWork light use
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 maximum output of 3320 lumensGood runtime especially on high and medium-low modesUSB-C onboard chargingSimple and intuitive user interfaceBattery indicator on the switchBuild quality and materialsIncluded non-proprietary battery
Common complaints
Headlamp is somewhat heavy due to build qualityCharging speed can be slower compared to external chargers
Low mode jumps up too high from moonlight mode (30 lumens is too bright for some users)Rubber USB charging cover flap is long and somewhat flexibleHeadband strap comfort decreases after stretching during prolonged use
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