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Nitecore HC65 V2 vs Nitecore P17iX
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 700% 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$96.75Cheapest
US$126.44Most expensive
Weight
114.5 g (4.04 oz)Heaviest
101 g (3.56 oz)Lightest
Length
90.8 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1750 lmLowest output
5000 lmHighest output
Max candela
7000 cdLowest candela
27225 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
165 m (541 ft)Lowest
330 m (1083 ft)Highest
Max runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
6000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion (3.6V)
1 x Nitecore 21700 i Series Li-ion rechargeable (NL2155HPi 5,500mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C 18W fast charging (QC/PD)
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
7075-T6 aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
CampingGeneral nighttime useHands-free lighting
Tactical and duty useLaw enforcementMilitarySearch and rescueOutdoor and professional lighting
Common praise
Good value for moneyVersatile brightness levelsLong battery lifeGood build qualityIncludes convenient red light modes
Exceptional brightness and beam throwVersatile beam pattern optionsRobust and durable constructionProgrammable buttons provide operational flexibilityLong battery runtime with fast USB-C charging
Common complaints
Slightly heavy for a headlampUSB-C charging speed around 2h25m, slower than some prefer
Battery and accessories excluded from weight; actual carry weight higherComplexity of multiple modes may require learning
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