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Nitecore HC65 V2 vs Olight Perun 2 Mini
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Perun 2 Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Perun 2 Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Perun 2 Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Perun 2 Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 112% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Perun 2 Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Perun 2 Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 433% 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$95Cheapest
Weight
114.5 g (4.04 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Length
90.8 mm (3.57 in)Longest
64 mm (2.52 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1750 lmHighest output
1100 lmLowest output
Max candela
7000 cdHighest candela
5950 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
165 m (541 ft)Highest
150 m (492 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
9000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion (3.6V)
Custom 650mAh 3.6V IMR16340 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic USB charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters waterproof and submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
CampingGeneral nighttime useHands-free lighting
EDCHeadlamp useWork around the houseWalking the dogCampsite tasks
Common praise
Good value for moneyVersatile brightness levelsLong battery lifeGood build qualityIncludes convenient red light modes
Bright output for its sizeVersatile use as headlamp or handheld flashlightComfortable upgraded headbandMagnetic chargingMultiple power indicator colors
Common complaints
Slightly heavy for a headlampUSB-C charging speed around 2h25m, slower than some prefer
No listed common complaints in sources
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