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Nitecore HC75 UHE vs Nitecore P16
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC75 UHE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 213% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC75 UHE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC75 UHE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC75 UHE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 213% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC75 UHE stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 519% 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$99.95Most expensive
US$70Cheapest
Weight
209 g (7.37 oz)Heaviest
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Length
92.4 mm (3.64 in)Shortest
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
960 lmLowest output
Max candela
9216 cdLowest candela
20900 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
192 m (630 ft)Lowest
289 m (948 ft)Highest
Max runtime
5040 minShortest runtime
31200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery (5500mAh)
1x18650 or 2xCR123
Charging type
USB-C with 18W fast charging
USB-C (via Nitecore NL1826R battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
PC and aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Work And Industrial UseNight OperationsSearch And RescueOutdoor AdventuresExtended Runtime Needs
EDCTactical UseOutdoorWork Related Flashlight Use
Common praise
Powerful High Output And Long Beam DistanceVersatile Stepless E Focus AdjustmentLong Runtime With Replaceable High Capacity BatteryDurable Build With Excellent Waterproof And Impact ResistanceConvenient USB C Fast Charging And Battery Level Indicator
High Brightness With A Maximum Of 960 LumensLong Beam Distance (~289 Meters)Durable Build With Good Impact And Water ResistanceUseful Side Switch And Tactical Tail Switch InterfacePower Indicator Display For Battery Level And VoltageIncludes Intelligent Memory To Store Preferred Brightness SettingConvenient USB C Rechargeable Battery Available
Common complaints
Relatively Heavy Compared To Smaller HeadlampsMay Be Bulky For Ultralight EDC Users
Not Suitable For Search And Rescue Due To Lockout Feature Causing The Light To Shut Off If Caps LoosenedLight May Fail To Turn On If Head Is Slightly LoosenedRough Coating/texture Not AttractiveTail Standing Lamp Feature May Not Be Tactical In Some Scenarios
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