Nitecore HC60 V2 vs Nitecore TrailSight
Quick take: The Nitecore HC60 V2 costs $4.950000000000003 less; the Nitecore TrailSight throws farther (530m vs 130m); the Nitecore TrailSight runs longer on high (5 vs 2.5 hrs).
| Spec | Nitecore HC60 V2 | Nitecore TrailSight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65 | $69.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Right-Angle | EDC |
| Lumens | 1,200 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Candela | 4,240 cd | 70,347 cd |
| Beam distance | 130m | 530m |
| Runtime | 2.5 hrs (high) | 5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| LED | OSRAM P9 | Not named by the maker |
| Beam type | Balanced | Throw |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 3 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 2.6 oz | 4.3 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.3 x 1.1 in | 5.0 x 1.1 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