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Nitecore HC65 V2 vs ThruNite TH30 V2

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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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

Cheapest

ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

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 — Impact resistance: 2 m (7 ft)ThruNite TH30 V2 — Beam distance: 170 m (558 ft)ThruNite TH30 V2 — Max candela: 7290 cdThruNite TH30 V2 — Weight: 123 g (4.34 oz)ThruNite TH30 V2 — Length: 107.5 mm (4.23 in)ThruNite TH30 V2 — Retail price: US$79.95ThruNite TH30 V2 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
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
▣Camping▣General Nighttime Use▣Hands Free Lighting
▣Camping▣Hiking▣Cycling▣Indoor And Outdoor Activities▣Tactical Use▣Headlamp And EDC Combination Use
Common praise
✓Good Value For Money✓Versatile Brightness Levels✓Long Battery Life✓Good Build Quality✓Includes Convenient Red Light Modes
✓High Maximum Brightness Output✓USB C Onboard Charging Convenience✓Solid Build Quality With Durable Materials✓Versatile Modes Including Firefly And SOS✓Dual Use As Headlamp And Right Angle EDC Light✓Good Battery Capacity And Runtime
Common complaints
⚠Slightly Heavy For A Headlamp⚠USB C Charging Speed Around 2h25m, Slower Than Some Prefer
⚠Turbo Mode Thermal Step Down Limiting Extended Maximum Output⚠Some Users Observed Actual Lumen Output Slightly Below Rated⚠Headband Stretches Over Time⚠No Anti Slip Pattern On Head Strap

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