Zebralight SC64w HI vs Zebralight SC65c HI
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Quick take: The Zebralight SC64w HI costs $6 less; the Zebralight SC64w HI is brighter (1,100 vs 660 lm); the Zebralight SC64w HI runs longer on high (3 vs 2.8 hrs).
| Spec | Zebralight SC64w HI | Zebralight SC65c HI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89 | $95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 1,100 lm | 660 lm |
| Candela | 11,500 cd | 0 cd |
| Beam distance | 215m | |
| Runtime | 3 hrs (high) | 2.8 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| LED | XHP35 HI 4500K | Nichia 719A 4000K (domeless) |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 3 Stepped + Sub | 3 Stepped + Sub |
| UI | Zebralight UI | Zebralight UI |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 80 | 90 |
| Weight | 1.8 oz | 1.3 oz |
| Dimensions | 3.6 x 1.0 in | 3.6 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | — |
What owners report
Zebralight SC64w HI
- ✓Very small and light for an 18650, with legendary Zebralight regulation
- ✓XHP35 HI gives an even 4500K tint with very little green
- ✓Real throw compared with the floody SC64c
- ✓Runtime up to four months on the lowest setting
- ✓Peaks at only 44.7°C — never too hot to hold
- ✗The click-count interface is frustrating until learned
- ✗Around 80 CRI — clean but not a high-CRI light
- ✗No magnet as standard
- ✗Active temperature control makes output depend on ambient conditions
- ✗No onboard charging, as with all Zebralights