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Nitecore HC65 V2 vs Nitecore NU33
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU33 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU33 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 444% 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$96.75Most expensive
US$49.95Cheapest
Weight
114.5 g (4.04 oz)Heaviest
95.5 g (3.37 oz)Lightest
Length
90.8 mm (3.57 in)Longest
62.3 mm (2.45 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1750 lmHighest output
700 lmLowest output
Max candela
7000 cdHighest candela
4578 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
165 m (541 ft)Highest
135 m (443 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
8820 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion (3.6V)
Built-in 2000mAh Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters waterproof and submersible)
IP66
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
PC and aluminum metal materials
Use case profile
Best for
CampingGeneral nighttime useHands-free lighting
Night runningTrekkingHikingCampingOutdoor adventuresEmergency lighting
Common praise
Good value for moneyVersatile brightness levelsLong battery lifeGood build qualityIncludes convenient red light modes
Compact and lightweight designMultiple lighting modes with high CRI optionLong maximum runtime of up to 147 hours on low modeUSB-C fast charging with approximately 1.5 hours charge timeComfortable to wear with adjustable headband and stable fitGood quality construction with durable materialsLockout mode prevents accidental activation
Common complaints
Slightly heavy for a headlampUSB-C charging speed around 2h25m, slower than some prefer
Sealed non-user replaceable batteryRed mode lacks low output levelIP66 rating less than some higher-grade headlampsNo PWM in LED driver, but this is generally positiveLimited tilt adjustment (only downward about 75 degrees)
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