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Nitecore HC65 V2 vs ThruNite Thrower
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Thrower stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Thrower stands out as the highest output option for max lumens.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens.
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the highest output option for max lumens.
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 233% 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$50Cheapest
Weight
114.5 g (4.04 oz)Heaviest
109 g (3.84 oz)Lightest
Length
90.8 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
109 mm (4.29 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1750 lmLowest output
1755 lmHighest output
Max candela
7000 cdLowest candela
26100 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
165 m (541 ft)Lowest
323 m (1060 ft)Highest
Max runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
14400 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion (3.6V)
18650
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
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
Use case profile
Best for
CampingGeneral nighttime useHands-free lighting
BikingSkateboardingTrail runningLong distance beam requirements
Common praise
Good value for moneyVersatile brightness levelsLong battery lifeGood build qualityIncludes convenient red light modes
Very good throw performance with 26,100 cd intensityIncluded 3400mAh 18650 batteryGreat runtime on low and medium modesComfortable and adjustable headbandSimple and straightforward UI with direct access to firefly and turbo modes
Common complaints
Slightly heavy for a headlampUSB-C charging speed around 2h25m, slower than some prefer
Warm on turbo output causing some heat and neck fatigue when worn on headSlight rattling or wiggle of the battery inside the tubeThin rubber flap sealing USB-C portNo magnetic tailcapTailcap threads can be a bit gritty
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