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Nitecore HC65 V2 vs Nitecore NU43
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU43 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU43 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU43 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU43 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU43 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 385% 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$86.09Cheapest
Weight
114.5 g (4.04 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
Length
90.8 mm (3.57 in)Longest
79.8 mm (3.14 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1750 lmHighest output
1400 lmLowest output
Max candela
7000 cdHighest candela
3800 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
165 m (541 ft)Highest
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
9900 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion (3.6V)
Built-in 18650 Li-ion battery (3400mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (5V 2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters waterproof and submersible)
IP68
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
Stamped aluminum alloy front housing, special PC plastic rear housing
Use case profile
Best for
CampingGeneral nighttime useHands-free lighting
Trail runningNight runningTrekkingHikingCampingPatrolIndustrial maintenanceEmergency lightingOutdoor activities
Common praise
Good value for moneyVersatile brightness levelsLong battery lifeGood build qualityIncludes convenient red light modes
Lightweight and comfortable for extended wearBright max output with dual beam flood and spotLong runtime with high-capacity 18650 batteryDurable construction and excellent waterproofingConvenient USB-C charging and fast charge timeIntelligent light sensor for obstacle avoidanceMultiple brightness levels and modes including red light and beacon
Common complaints
Slightly heavy for a headlampUSB-C charging speed around 2h25m, slower than some prefer
Turbo mode limited to 30 secondsHigh sensitivity of light sensor may vary depending on environment
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