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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.

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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

Cheapest

Olight Perun 2 Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Olight Perun 2 Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 112% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight Perun 2 Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Olight Perun 2 Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

Nitecore HC65 V2 — Beam distance: 165 m (541 ft)Nitecore HC65 V2 — Max candela: 7000 cdNitecore HC65 V2 — Weight: 114.5 g (4.04 oz)Nitecore HC65 V2 — Length: 90.8 mm (3.57 in)Nitecore HC65 V2 — Retail price: US$96.75Nitecore HC65 V2 — Max lumens: 1750 lmOlight Perun 2 Mini — Beam distance: 150 m (492 ft)Olight Perun 2 Mini — Max candela: 5950 cdOlight Perun 2 Mini — Weight: 54 g (1.90 oz)Olight Perun 2 Mini — Length: 64 mm (2.52 in)Olight Perun 2 Mini — Retail price: US$95Olight Perun 2 Mini — Max lumens: 1100 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
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
▣Camping▣General Nighttime Use▣Hands Free Lighting
▣EDC▣Headlamp Use▣Work Around The House▣Walking The Dog▣Campsite Tasks
Common praise
✓Good Value For Money✓Versatile Brightness Levels✓Long Battery Life✓Good Build Quality✓Includes Convenient Red Light Modes
✓Bright Output For Its Size✓Versatile Use As Headlamp Or Handheld Flashlight✓Comfortable Upgraded Headband✓Magnetic Charging✓Multiple Power Indicator Colors
Common complaints
⚠Slightly Heavy For A Headlamp⚠USB C Charging Speed Around 2h25m, Slower Than Some Prefer
⚠No Listed Common Complaints In Sources

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