My FAVORITE Headlamp yet! | The HC65 UHE | Is it better than the HC65 v2?!

[@vitabphoto]

Hi We want to see work time schedules How does the brightness level drop depending on the operating time?

[@boinapretaRR]

Hi there, Today I ended up buying your new headlamp (HC65 UHE), as it has a greater spread of light. At least I hope so! But I wanted to leave some important notes for your next headlamp! That you make a headlamp that has a bigger battery (example; 21700), that also has a 365/395nm ultraviolet LED, and that has better heat dissipation (lots of large fins). I have your HC65(v1) and the flashlight in high light mode, it doesn't last long, going to low light mode. Something that is not good, as I work in construction. I hope this information reaches the responsible engineers. Thanks Now just hope for the best! 😂

[@Leo-gt1bx]

How would this work as a bicycle light? I would love a handlebar clip for this.

[@skmfkr2]

nice to see the 8lm high cri and red. I initially didn't see anything lower than 100 lumen. would be nice if it had a magnetic tail cap. it was nice using that feature on my hc33 at times

[@ramabg2]

Design and feature wise, this headlamp is similiar with NU50 and NU40. I wonder why this headlamp is put into HC line up.

[@Monadnock3165]

Does this have a long throw beam as well as a wide flood? I find that when throw distances are provided for flood lights the numbers (in meters) are misleading because the glare of the floor makes it hard to see a spot ahead of you. If it has a spot it would be good for rescue missions- spot for lighting the trail far ahead and flood for lighting a scene while you prepare someone to be placed in a litter prior to evacuation

[@NitecoreStore]

No, sadly this only has the flood beam shape!

[@nicolatesla768]

Check out Nitecores HC68, it has a focused beam and a flood beam. You can also "blend" the two for best of both features. Just picked up the HC68 because I wanted a focused beam capability.

[@DonyMustafa]

Can you put the lamp up side down to the bracket? So the type c port is on the right side?

[@mikeenslin3009]

what color temperature does the hcri led have? edit: nvm, just found it, its 4500k Also, the pricing on these new nitecore lights is very... surprising... the edc33 was already shockingly cheap, this one is similar. Its not really being talked about but i like it

[@NitecoreStore]

Yeah I have noticed that too, because of the in house LEDs a lot of the products have become more affordable!

[@randomescu]

TUP and Thumb are my fav Nitecores, even if i own a few more. Id love to see a new version of Thumb!

[@Spoonfisher]

do i have to charge the Nitecore Carbon Battery 6K Kit Headlamp Runtime Extender for NU40, NU43, NU45, NU50, and HC65 UHE Headlamps or can i plug the whole shebang into usb c

[@stigarnelundevik6397]

I really hope you get more new headlamps this year than last year

[@hansginzel5973]

Thank you for review. What is the beam temperature? Not any green tint?

[@NitecoreStore]

No green tint, and it's at around 6000K for the white light, and around 4500K for the High CRI! And you are very welcome!

[@misterdaz1018]

I am seriously considering buying this. One thing I want to know is about the battery. It is removable, right? I would have liked to see this in the review. I always look to buy flashlights without the fixed, internal battery.

[@NitecoreStore]

Yes, the battery is a removable 18650! 3:50

[@brundlefly262]

Is the body of this headlamp made of metal or plastic?

[@NitecoreStore]

Metal!

[@rodrigodamiani7909]

When I put my HC65 UHE to charge and try to use it after removing the charger, it doesn't turn on. I can only get it to turn on if I open the battery cover and close it again. This happens from the first use. Can you tell me if there is any command to be given after charging the battery so that the flashlight can be turned on or did my unit arrive defective?

[@Spoonfisher]

hold mode and power to deactivate the locking feature?

[@dlawe667]

Is there a clip that fits the lamp?

[@NitecoreStore]

The one included! but would you mind elaborating on what you mean by clip?

[@dlawe667]

@@NitecoreStore I mean a clip for the pocket or the backpack. A clip like the one attached to the MH12Pro, for example

[@btown508]

Does it have a Molly adaptable holder so it would work on a tactical vest or do they sell an accessory that would do the same

[@NitecoreStore]

The bracket it already comes on has slits in the plastic so it can probably fit onto a vest as-is, but we haven't tested that, and sadly we wouldn't have an adapter

[@milesrost6674]

Solid lights from Nitecore. Thanks

[@NitecoreStore]

Glad you like it!

[@JMGENTERPRISES]

Well done review! Guess I will need to order one of these as well. Haha. I already have four Nitecore headlamps!

[@JMonkey25]

I have the hc68 and i love it. How would you compare it to it and do you think its worth buying the 65uhe if i already hv the 68. Thanks.

[@NitecoreStore]

I would say this is much better in terms of overall specs! I would say it's worth it if you use it every night, but I would use your best judgment for how much use it would be as it is a more expensive headlamp!

[@JMonkey25]

@@NitecoreStoreThanks. I just bought it. You can always use an extra headlamp. Lol. Even tho the hc68 is a max 2000 lumen as well but the 65 uhe's efficiency run times at 2000 and 1300 lumens is what made me buy it. That and i'm a flashaholic 😜

[@Harry-vw9kr]

@@JMonkey25 Hows the comparison between HC68 and HC65 UHE? Facing the same option lol

[@JMonkey25]

@@Harry-vw9kri like them both. The main reason i bought the 65uhe was for the battery life. The 68 does 950 lumens for 2h30 min while the 65uhe does 1300 for 5 hrs. So its a big difference in efficiency. To be honest tho i just carried a couple extra charged batteries for my 68 and i never really needed them unless it was a multi day trip. I mainly bought the 65uhe just to hv it. I like headlamps and flash lights. Lol.

[@TheJfrlbc]

@@JMonkey25ok so can you tell us how the runtime looks like? :) what is the time wheb the light output drops down? :) My opinion is you should be able to a similar light output from both of your headlights :)

[@gonzalez7805]

How much is it?

[@NitecoreStore]

$89.95 at Nitecorestore.com !

[@gonzalez7805]

Wowowowowowowowowo thats more then double what i was expecting... No thanks

[@JMGENTERPRISES]

@@gonzalez7805 It's a quality unit. Well worth the price. I have 10 different Nitecore lights.

[@27hdyx6b3ym3w]

Can you confirm if the battery is removable?

[@NitecoreStore]

Yes, it is removable

[@levrone0075]

does it have the top strap?

[@NitecoreStore]

Yes! It is included with your purchase!

[@27hdyx6b3ym3w]

Will there be a 21700 version of this? That will be the ultimate headlamp if you ask me!

[@NitecoreStore]

Not sure yet, but that honestly sounds like a really cool concept!

[@Let_there_be_flashlight]

The tradeoff is a 21700 one is going to be heavier and bigger.

[@27hdyx6b3ym3w]

@@Let_there_be_flashlight I'm sure they can find a way to find a good balance considering the weight 🙂

[@mishatim49]

21700 batteries in headlamps is not good idea

[@irawanfajar6164]

Hc 70uhe using 21700 or 18650

[@NitecoreStore]

21700

[@Jahsteel732]

Is there an adapter for the bill of a hat?

[@NitecoreStore]

Not yet but that would be cool!

[@Jahsteel732]

Let me know when you have it made

[@FLASHAHOLIC_TV]

I've just reviewed this headlamp and found it very disorientating

[@SunnyWu]

I'll be honest, I like the older style bracket, like the one on my HC60... That new bracket doesn't look very good. The light could fall out if dropped, the clicky thing in the back for the angle adjustment is going to wear out with repeated use. Not a huge fan. Almost got one until I watched the video. Nitecore needs to make a version with the old style bracket. The 2000 lumens is real nice, and definitely an upgrade to my HC60, but not with that new bracket...

[@Rzombie23]

I wish the bracket was rubberized for the portion against your forehead. With no hat on for awhile most nightcores hurt.

[@Flohpange]

Ya I just had an older nitecore NU10 headlamp with both click tabs on the bracket broken off after it was sitting unused for a long time. Nitecore was of no help - said they're not available now. So yes that type of design needs a change so it can't fail (maybe metal) or is replaceable somehow; many options for that. Also needs a simple pad against the forehead. But the common rubber mount is really bad IMO, not sure how people tolerate those: they bounce and are impossible to adjust easily or quickly.

[@gosman949]

no mode memory either!

[@David-uo4yd]

Will I be able to operate from a power bank?

[@Let_there_be_flashlight]

Yes.

[@Pipefitter310]

SOLD!!!

[@gosman949]

No mode memory is a no go for me.

[@usmanovich05]

Здравствуйте последний режим запоминает ?

[@Max_Sky2024]

пишут что, нет..

[@ZsoltFarkas-sm6rp]

Additional white light 8 lumens 82 hours, red 5 lumens 66 hours... ?? Less time at 5 lumens because it is red ???

[@iGarfield]

yes White light is more effiency (190lm/W) . Red have lower effiency and its only one color

[@Flohpange]

The UI seems ridiculous - double clicking for moonlight mode? Come on, does any other light even have that? (Seriously asking) Crazy that 20 years into LED flashlights, companies are still doing the random click to whatever interfaces. Seems like their design engineers are given just one requirement: here are one or two buttons, design an interface that lets you get to every mode. That's it. So unless you own only one light, they become highly annoying to use since they all work differently. At least within each brand they should be completely consistent where possible, but they can't even do that!

[@gosman949]

I've noticed that too. Have a bunch of Nitecore lights (my favorite company), but I still forget how to use each one of them.

[@mmartinez3619]

While I wouldn’t call the UI ridiculous, the criticism is valid. I too find myself fumbling through a UI if I haven’t used a high end light in a while. Maybe some repeatability in a particular model line might help.

[@boernefieldtargetclub1998]

Good point

[@kwjr.9569]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🏁🏁🏁

[@Owl2791]

A sima hc65 a legjobb.4 éve használom napi szinten. Két hianyossága van szerintem. A zöld led hiánya és a type-c csatlakozó. A két újabb nagyon csúnya.

[@aliveandkicking1977]

👍🖖

[@tirthadey956]

Dear Nitecore. Your Lights are really Cool and Superb Quality But, You have too Many Headlamps in This segment. Make a Thrower Headlamp. Like the Thrunite Thrower. A Headlamp with 2000 Lumen & 323M throw. More than 350M are Our Request. It will be very Useful for Us who are in Rescue Profession. Honestly, Using Hand Throwers are not Always an Option When You are Rescuing. Please Consider..

[@NitecoreStore]

Cool idea!

[@mikeenslin3009]

Good to know, yeah, these headlamps are sort of rare.

[@tirthadey956]

@@mikeenslin3009 @NitecoreStrore Actually Most Headlamps Produced are Mostly for Recreational Purposes. Sports, Hike, Camping. We as Professionals are forced to Use these. We would love to have something specially Built for Us. If Anyone Can Convey this to Nitecore Designing Team. It will be great.

[@kollapsis1]

Have you considered fenix for rescuers?

[@Jackman66666666]

Your constant tapping/pointing is annoying