Nitecore HC60 V2 vs Nitecore HC60 UHE
Quick take: The Nitecore HC60 UHE costs $0.04999999999999716 less; the Nitecore HC60 UHE is brighter (1,600 vs 1,200 lm); the Nitecore HC60 UHE throws farther (157m vs 130m); the Nitecore HC60 UHE runs longer on high (200 vs 2.5 hrs).
| Spec | Nitecore HC60 V2 | Nitecore HC60 UHE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65 | $64.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Right-Angle | Headlamp |
| Lumens | 1,200 lm | 1,600 lm |
| Candela | 4,240 cd | 6,170 cd |
| Beam distance | 130m | 157m |
| Runtime | 2.5 hrs (high) | 200 hrs (max) |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| LED | OSRAM P9 | 6-core UHE |
| Beam type | Balanced | Flood |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped + Red |
| UI | Simple | |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 2.6 oz | 4.9 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.3 x 1.1 in | 3.1 x 1.7 x 1.9 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | — |
What owners report
Nitecore HC60 V2
- ✓Emitter near-centred in a T-shaped body — better balanced than offset designs
- ✓1,200 lumens with a genuinely useful 400-lumen second step
- ✓V2 headband adjustment stays put, with a rubbery front strip that grips
- ✓USB-C charging on the V2
- ✓Rugged anodised aluminium build suited to hunting and outdoor work
- ✗Gets hot enough on sustained high to make your head sweat
- ✗Heavier than plastic headlamps
- ✗Output at the top end is thermally limited
- ✗The aluminium body transmits that heat straight to your forehead
- ✗Overkill for casual around-the-house use