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Nitecore HC65 V2 vs Nitecore NU45
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 9% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 830% 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$65Cheapest
Weight
114.5 g (4.04 oz)Lightest
126 g (4.44 oz)Heaviest
Length
90.8 mm (3.57 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1750 lmHighest output
1700 lmLowest output
Max candela
7000 cdLowest candela
7426 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
165 m (541 ft)Lowest
172 m (564 ft)Highest
Max runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
5160 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion (3.6V)
Built-in 4000mAh 18650 Li-ion Battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C Fast Charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters waterproof and submersible)
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
PC material with aluminum alloy front housing
Use case profile
Best for
CampingGeneral nighttime useHands-free lighting
Night runningOutdoor adventuresCampingWorkHiking
Common praise
Good value for moneyVersatile brightness levelsLong battery lifeGood build qualityIncludes convenient red light modes
High brightness with multiple lighting modesLong runtime on low settingsFast USB-C chargingLightweight and comfortable to wearDurable with high waterproof and impact resistance ratings
Common complaints
Slightly heavy for a headlampUSB-C charging speed around 2h25m, slower than some prefer
No explicit complaints in provided sources
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