Headlamp Review 2023: Fenix vs. Peax vs. Nitecore

[@francisjames1377]

I own the Nitecore HC68 headlamp and I Love its quality!

[@MindfulHunter]

Congrats 🎉

[@SawtoothWild]

Does yours completely dicharge down to nothing when it's been in storage for a few months? Mine does.

[@nickv6354]

I find it disappointing that after 9 months of data was collected, none of the data was shared, and the decision came down to personal preference. For all the hype surrounding PEAX, I'm not seeing alot of technical data to back the claim

[@MindfulHunter]

I suggest you watch the follow-up.

[@bladesnchill]

Absolute all high lumen flashllights can light a fire. This might be a surprise, but there is really no exeptions. Fenix do it. Nitecore do it, Peax do it. Everybody do it

[@MindfulHunter]

Well I haven’t been able to light anything on fire with my fenix or my Peax.

[@brianthompson9485]

Typically how long a headlamp can stay at 1,000 lumens is due to its thermal management. The longer it can stay cool the longer it can run at a high lumen setting before having to step down to lower lumen settings. Great review!

[@MindfulHunter]

That’s a great point. I should get one of those thermo guns and monitor the temps next time I do a round of testing. Thanks man.

[@stephens208]

Another great review sir! I’ve owned so so many battery powered headlamps and three years ago I switch to rechargeable headlamps, some thing that I have noticed with all of my high-end rechargeable headlamps is that none of them allow you to charge the headlamp while also having it on until I bought the Peax. That feature along with the ultra long battery life and the ability to run a super bright red LED for those long hikes off the mountain was a win-win for me and it’s my number one flashlight as of right now.

[@MindfulHunter]

I had no idea you could charge it while the light was on. Super cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@brettbehm3486]

One of my favorite things about the Peax is being able to lock it “off” so it doesn’t accidentally turn on while in my back and then be dead when I go to use it at night

[@MindfulHunter]

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[@oliverallen5324]

Headlamp doubles as a fire starter. Nice! A feature not a bug!

[@MindfulHunter]

🤣

[@robertpawley5715]

If people don’t realise very powerful ligghts are going to get hot when covered then maybe they should read the warnings

[@DanByDesign]

Came here to say this. I agree, can't have enough fire starting backups.

[@davebarnhart4129]

Would like to see a comparison to the Sofirn/77Outdoor d25lr that seems to be the same thing as the peax for 1/3 of the price.

[@MindfulHunter]

Already ordered my friend! I’m going to tear them both open side by side on video.

[@davebarnhart4129]

Love it! I’m impressed with mine so far but if there’s a solid upgrade I’ll add a peax as well. Love the content you provide

[@bv12ringer]

⁠@@MindfulHunterthere’s a comparison video of the peace vs Sofirn light. The peas won by a big margin. Longer battery life

[@MindfulHunter]

@@bv12ringer I know. I made that video.

[@MrChiumiento]

How am I just blew discovering you? I love this channel

[@MindfulHunter]

Appreciate the support man!

[@maxhunter953]

There is a Fenix model with red light. Something 70R, going to get it today. Will see how it goes, but only one red light mode.

[@MindfulHunter]

Let me know what you think. In general I was impressed with the quality of the fenix.

[@maxhunter953]

@@MindfulHunter I got the HM70R, 1600 lumens, 5000MAH battery. Red light can light up about 5 feet. U can take to test. I don’t need it for now

[@svolkmer]

Great review! I own the Peax already, but I haven’t had any issues with slippage- mine seems to remain tight while under tension. Worth noting on your comments on the IpX6 rating. It doesn’t mean it can’t be submerged at all, just that it can’t be submerged for 30 minutes at 1 meter. I would feel comfortable rinsing mine off in a creek real quick. Just my 2 cents.

[@MindfulHunter]

Appreciate the feedback.

[@francisjames1377]

Its like owning a Gun, you gotta respect its power and always act as if its loaded and be cautious on handling it! Common Sense!

[@MindfulHunter]

🤦‍♂️

[@kevin.j9165]

Lolol there are weapon safety rules for it 😂

[@kevin.j9165]

Lolol there are weapon safety rules for it 😂

[@HisGraceHisGlory]

My absolute favorite SMALL headlamp is the Olight Perun Mini 2, bright red LED, 1100 lumens and really comfortable head strap. The larger Perun 2 is even better performance, although larger and heavier.

[@MindfulHunter]

I’ll have to check those out.

[@HisGraceHisGlory]

@@MindfulHunter If you opt for the mini be sure to grab a few extra batteries, I carry four and they take next to no space or any real weight penalty. Both Perun headlamps are just awesome.

[@AnilSingh-rn3kx]

I bought the bad ass FENIX HP30r v2.0 3000 lum kick ass headlight and love it.

[@MindfulHunter]

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[@collinrupp7407]

Jay, did you try to light boxers on fire with the others?

[@MindfulHunter]

I did, and I was unable to get anything even remotely like the Nightcore. And the fact of the matter is the other two don’t even really get that warm, and the Nightcore gets blazing hot.

[@13hawks32claws]

You burned the shorts off that review. 😂

[@MindfulHunter]

🔥🤣

[@jakesmith8093]

I personally own both the old version and the new version of the Peax headlamp. Did you know the light can be removed/pulled off the plastic attachment peace and be used in your hand than quickly snapped back on to your head? That feature has come in handy many times in the field for me. I have also personally dropped the old version into the river at about 1ft of water while running bright read light and it still works normal… That could just be luck though! I would think the charging spot would be the sketchy point in water if it’s not tightened down properly. The price in the USA is $89.95, but I think your in Canada which based off your review cost more. Good review, keep pushing out good content!

[@MindfulHunter]

You’re 100% right about the exchange. I gotta remember that. Appreciate the additional input n

[@millerbrosmediaoffgridflyf7767]

Liked & Subscribed! Great review man, I'm getting a Peax now and using my old Fenix as a backup for kids...Random question, what office chair is that red one??

[@MindfulHunter]

Bought it at staples. Can’t remember what it’s called. It’s a little narrow. The one I use in my office I love and it’s made by Autonomous.

[@nickoloes]

I would much rather have a lamp that "might" set something on fire if I dont pay attention to it than one that will fall down my head every few minutes. I bought the hm65r for my dad last year and its superb except yeah, no red leds...

[@MindfulHunter]

To each their own my man

[@vancejohnson1778]

Great review man! It's wicked watching your videos keep em up, only problem is the more I watch your content the harder it is to watch others that are supper sponsor oriented 😂

[@MindfulHunter]

Thanks for the support as always brother.

[@panchito0145]

Are you sure it’s the Nitcore HC68 looks like the HC65?

[@MindfulHunter]

The HC65 is discontinued and uses micro USB.

[@ronan3672]

A lente da nitecore hc65 v2 derreteu ?

[@MindfulHunter]

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[@harrymax8072]

Great timing for me, sick of my black diamond storm running out of battery. Was looking at both the Fenix & Nitecore too. How fat is your head though ahaha I reckon I run a bit of a melon too. Not so concerned Re the red light - is that for bugs?

[@MindfulHunter]

Hold up one more week. I’m comparing the peax against a $20 Chinese one that is identical in appearance. Red light is so you don’t lose your night vision and /or spook animals.

[@harrymax8072]

@@MindfulHunter will do. The zebralight h600w has good feedback on it as does the Cyansky Hs6r. All the reviews focus on high power runtime but I don’t know about you but I hardly ever use that. Interested in how it’ll run at like 100 lumens . Cheers mate, hope the cut for your comp isn’t too hectic

[@drewolm]

I’m checking in early ‘cause the Peax is on my list. Let’s see if that changes.

[@MindfulHunter]

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[@tw9676]

That's the same reason olight started putting proximity sensors on some of their lights

[@MindfulHunter]

Makes sense

[@DrLuigiPhd]

I dont know if its a new model, but the Nitecore NU-50 has a built in proximity sensor to dim if it gets close to something. Maybe they watched your video 😂

[@MindfulHunter]

Lol. Good to know.

[@rudebloke1]

Thank you for this review. I was looking for an unbiased review for a running headlamp, but this was the best review of headlamps I got.

[@MindfulHunter]

My pleasure man. Glad it was helpful.

[@SpaceExplorer31]

This happened to me with another led light left on high.

[@MindfulHunter]

Which one?

[@SpaceExplorer31]

@@MindfulHunter it was a no name brand work area led light. The kids were playing with it and left on the couch with light facing down on cushion and luckily the cushion did not catch fire

[@frosty0419]

10 minutes in and I’m still Waiting on the review and information. I already know that I need to purchase lululemon boxers though. 😂😂😂

[@MindfulHunter]

Well at least some value is being delivered 🤣

[@frosty0419]

@@MindfulHunter absolutely. I agree about the fire hazard as well. Those type of leds need a proximity sensor light the one the o-light developed when faced with similar issues.

[@michaelnedsmar9106]

Run time can be important if your out in the field Naked with no pockets ! However if like me and wear cloths with pockets why not carry a spare battery? Compared to a car battery at 15,000 grams a 18650 or 21700 is slightly lighter at 50/70 grams and it wony weight you down

[@MindfulHunter]

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[@yungskullivan]

Not the lulus 😫 great review as always! I liked how you mentioned the marketing hype behind peax (no one talks about this) - I was waiting for your promo code at the end of the video haha. I have a similar fenix but use it as my backup, I use a petzl bindi as my main because you can’t even feel it on your head and it slips into a cargo pocket nicely during the day. I was also curious what the use case is for a super powerful vs normal red lamp?

[@MindfulHunter]

I was able to salvage them. Just a small hole. Nowhere mission critical 🤣

[@trevinjacobson6655]

I wouldn’t say that headlamp is completely useless, could be a back up lighter 😂

[@MindfulHunter]

🤣🤣🤣

[@DanByDesign]

Headlamps need to have a dedicated red button. Cycling through whites to get to red a night is a fail.

[@MindfulHunter]

👍

[@melinojoshua]

Ugh, there is a red LED Fenix now.

[@MindfulHunter]

I need to do an update

[@ronc3395]

Are uneducated to the point that you didn't have any idea what so ever that a light as any brand of this light will set things on fire l mean really every supplier and most reviews I've seen tells you that they get extremely hot on high so your not being honest any of these lites will start fire's on high you gave a great brand a terrible review I personally will not watch you again

[@MindfulHunter]

😔

[@adamvisser9815]

You must have some magical underwear lol. When you had the nightcore on your head while doing your review, did you notice it getting hot on your head or was it just hot from the lamp portion?

[@MindfulHunter]

The back gets a little warm but nothing crazy. It’s the front lens that gets blazing hot.

[@jonathanhoward1497]

Ironically I also had a pair of underwear get destroyed by a flashlight a couple of years ago. When my wife asked if there was something magical about the underwear I responded, No baby, I put the magic in the underwear.

[@MindfulHunter]

🤣🤣🤣 amazing. Comment of the day hands down.