Comparison Console
Nitecore HC65 V2 vs Nitecore SRT6i
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 31% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% 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 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1043% 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$145.49Most expensive
Weight
114.5 g (4.04 oz)Lightest
167 g (5.89 oz)Heaviest
Length
90.8 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
163 mm (6.42 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1750 lmLowest output
2100 lmHighest output
Max candela
7000 cdLowest candela
65200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
165 m (541 ft)Lowest
510 m (1673 ft)Highest
Max runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
4200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion (3.6V)
1x21700i Li-ion (NL2150HPi 5000mAh), 2xCR123, 2xRCR123/16340
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
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
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish; strike bezel with high strength silicon nitride ceramics
Use case profile
Best for
CampingGeneral nighttime useHands-free lighting
Tactical useLong range searchlightLaw enforcementHunting
Common praise
Good value for moneyVersatile brightness levelsLong battery lifeGood build qualityIncludes convenient red light modes
Intuitive no-nonsense user interface with rotary selector ringImpressive long throw and beam intensitySolid build quality with durable materialsIntegrated USB-C charging with included proprietary batteryTactical features such as strobe ready mode and lockout
Common complaints
Slightly heavy for a headlampUSB-C charging speed around 2h25m, slower than some prefer
Large head size makes pocket carry inconvenientRequires proprietary battery which limits standard battery use
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