Zebralight H600Fc Mk IV vs Zebralight SC65c HI
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Quick take: The Zebralight SC65c HI costs $4 less; the Zebralight H600Fc Mk IV is brighter (1,568 vs 660 lm); the Zebralight H600Fc Mk IV runs longer on high (3 vs 2.8 hrs).
| Spec | Zebralight H600Fc Mk IV | Zebralight SC65c HI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | $95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Headlamp | EDC |
| Lumens | 1,568 lm | 660 lm |
| Candela | 5,800 cd | 0 cd |
| Beam distance | 152m | |
| Runtime | 3 hrs (high) | 2.8 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| LED | XHP50.2 4000K Frosted | Nichia 719A 4000K (domeless) |
| Beam type | Flood | Balanced |
| Modes | 3 Stepped + Sub | 3 Stepped + Sub |
| UI | Zebralight UI | Zebralight UI |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 80 | 90 |
| Weight | 1.4 oz | 1.3 oz |
| Dimensions | 3.5 x 1.1 in | 3.6 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | — |
What owners report
Zebralight H600Fc Mk IV
- ✓Amazing, remarkably even tint with excellent colour rendering
- ✓Frosted lens gives a pure flood beam ideal for close work
- ✓Programmable levels including a genuine moonlight mode
- ✓Better medium-output runtimes than the previous Mk III generation
- ✓Zebralight's build quality and regulation
- ✗Mk IV thermal control is considered poorly implemented against the Mk III
- ✗The H1 top setting is unrealistic — it heats up very quickly
- ✗Tight battery compartment that won't accept all 18650s
- ✗Light bleeds through the switch at higher levels
- ✗Minor anodising imperfections near the cooling fins