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Nitecore HC65 V2 vs ThruNite TH30 V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 627% 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$79.95Cheapest
Weight
114.5 g (4.04 oz)Lightest
123 g (4.34 oz)Heaviest
Length
90.8 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
107.5 mm (4.23 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1750 lmLowest output
3320 lmHighest output
Max candela
7000 cdLowest candela
7290 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
165 m (541 ft)Lowest
170 m (558 ft)Highest
Max runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
6600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion (3.6V)
1x18650 IMR 3100mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C onboard charging 1.5A
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters waterproof and submersible)
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy with premium type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
CampingGeneral nighttime useHands-free lighting
CampingHikingCyclingIndoor and outdoor activitiesTactical useHeadlamp and EDC combination use
Common praise
Good value for moneyVersatile brightness levelsLong battery lifeGood build qualityIncludes convenient red light modes
High maximum brightness outputUSB-C onboard charging convenienceSolid build quality with durable materialsVersatile modes including Firefly and SOSDual use as headlamp and right-angle EDC lightGood battery capacity and runtime
Common complaints
Slightly heavy for a headlampUSB-C charging speed around 2h25m, slower than some prefer
Turbo mode thermal step-down limiting extended maximum outputSome users observed actual lumen output slightly below ratedHeadband stretches over timeNo anti-slip pattern on head strap
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