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Nitecore HC65 UHE vs Wurkkos HD20
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos HD20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos HD20 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 153% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD20 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD20 stands out as the lowest candela option for max candela, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 UHE stands out as the highest candela option for max candela, with about a 67% 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$48.99Cheapest
Weight
152 g (5.36 oz)Heaviest
130 g (4.59 oz)Lightest
Length
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lm
2000 lm
Max candela
13454 cdHighest candela
8050 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
232 m (761 ft)Highest
179.4 m (589 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4920 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C built-in
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
Unknown
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero-grade aluminum alloy with HA III hard-anodized finish
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingHuntingIndustrial workEDC use
Outdoor activitiesCampingHands-free illuminationProfessional 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
Strong build quality and solid constructionDual emitters provide flexible lighting optionsUSB-C onboard charging with included 21700 batteryGood value for price under $50 with included batteryConvenient magnetic tailcap and clip for retention
Common complaints
Headlamp is somewhat heavy due to build qualityCharging speed can be slower compared to external chargers
Relatively heavy for a headlamp at 130 grams without batteryFloodlight mode less powerful compared to spot emitterTop switch placement can make headstanding unstableSome users may find the included strap non-removable
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