Description
Introducing NITECORE HC65 UHE Ultra High Triple Output Metal Headlamp
Overview
This headlamp has been thoroughly upgraded in every aspect, from its LED, optical lenses, and battery technology to the design of its appearance. The HC65 UHE marks new achievements in terms of brightness, runtime, and beam distance, offering an enhanced user experience through its excellent performance.
The HC65 UHE features the debut of the ultra high efficiency UHE LED, marking a new series of LEDs introduced by NiteLab subsequent to the UHi line. UHE, short for Ultra High Efficiency, represents NiteLab's pioneering development in LEDs that boasts ultra high efficiency, specifically designed for high-performance gear such as headlamps. It ensures enhanced efficiency per watt, offering a brighter, more energy-efficient, and long-lasting experience.
The HC65 UHE features an 8-core UHE LED and an 8-core UHE matrix optical system, with its 8-core architecture optimizing both performance and energy consumption. Its advanced matrix optics achieve over 94% light transmission efficiency and a reflective surface of 509 mm², greatly minimizing light loss in projection and improving reflection efficiency, thereby effectively increasing the beam distance. Offering a peak output of 2,000 lumens and a beam distance of 222 meters, it fulfills the demanding performance requiring for headlamps in diverse environments.
Different from the single-core point light source in the HC65 V2, the HC65 UHE features a 42mm wide surface light source, about 2.5 times wider than its predecessor. This width, closer to the human eye's interpupillary distance, enhances the perception of illuminated objects, making them appear more three-dimensional and natural with clearer and more transparent outlines, thus improving safety in outdoor environments.
A first in the industry, this professional headlamp comes standard with a high performance 4,000mAh 18650 Li-ion battery (NL1840HP), providing about 17.6% more capacity than typical 3400mAh Li-ion batteries. On 400 lumens (HIGH), it can last up to 14 hours, meeting the needs of all-night lighting.
The headlamp's tough outdoor aesthetics are crafted entirely from metal. Its sturdy structure and finely beveled edges evoke the ruggedness of off-road vehicles. Beyond its exterior, the HC65 UHE boasts IP68 dust and water resistance, internal waterproofing for interfaces (allowing waterproof charging), anti-collision protective cover, and a 2-meter drop-proof design, robustly equipped to resist dust, water, and unexpected drops in outdoor settings.
| Primary White Light | Auxiliary White Light | Auxiliary Red Light | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TURBO | HIGHER | HIGH | MID | SOS | BEACON | LOW | ULTRALOW | HIGH | LOW | SLOW FLASHLING | |
| Brightness | 2,000 lumens | 1,300 lumens | 400 lumens | 100 lumens | 1,300 lumens | 1,300 lumens | 40 lumens | 8 lumens | 15 lumens | 5 lumens | 15 lumens |
| Runtime | 2 h | 5 h | 14 h | 31 h | _______ | ________ | 40 h | 82 h | 37 h | 66 h | _________ |
| Beam Distance |
222 m | 180 m | 100 m | 48 m | ________ | ________ | 12 m | 6 m | 8 m | 5 m | _____________ |
| Impact Resistance |
2 m (Impact Resistance) | ||||||||||
| IP Rating | IP68, 2m ( Waterproof and submersible) | ||||||||||
Note: The stated data is measured using 1 x 18650 battery (4,000mAh) under laboratory conditions. The data may vary in real world use due to different battery usage or environmental conditions.
* Turbo availability : The Turbo level is only accessible when using an 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery with a discharge current over 8A.
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- Max output of 2,000 lumens
- Utilizes ultra high efficiency UHE LED
- Equipped with a primary white light (Color Temperature: 6,000K), a high CRI auxiliary white light (CRI≥90, Color Temperature: 4,500K), and an auxiliary red light
- Utilizes an optical matrix lens system with various facets for reflecting a uniform and soft light
- Includes a 4,000mAh 18650 high capacity Li-ion battery
- Highly efficient constant current circuit provides a stable output
- Built-in intelligent Li-ion battery charging circuit with a USB-C charging port (5V-2A)
- Designed with two buttons different in shape and touch, offering easy one-handed operation
- Offers 6 brightness levels, 3 special modes and 2 brightness options for red light
- Designed with 4 power indicators to indicate the remaining battery power
- Constructed from aero grade aluminum alloy with a HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
- Incorporated Advanced Temperature Regulation (ATR) module (Patent No. ZL201510534543.6)
- Includes a removable bracket
- Impact resistant to 2 meters
- Waterproof and dustproof rating in accordance with IP68 (2 meters submersible)
- Size: 89.5mm ×42.2mm ×46.0mm ( 3.52" x 1.66" x 1.81") (Bracket Included)
- Weight: 5.36oz / 152g ( Battery, Bracket, and Headband Included) 3.63oz / 103g ( Bracket and Headband Included)
- Headband
- NL1840HP Li-ion Battery
- Storage Case
- Top Strap
- Bracket
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USB-C to USB-C charging cable
All NITECORE® products are warranted for quality. Any DOA / defective product can be exchanged for a replacement through a local distributor/dealer within 15 days of purchase. After that, all defective / malfunctioning NITECORE® products can be repaired free of charge within 60 months from the date of purchase. Beyond 60 months, a limited warranty applies, covering the cost of labor and maintenance, but not the cost of accessories or replacement parts. *The warranty will be nullified if : 1. the product(s) is/are broken down, reconstructed and/or modified by unauthorized parties; 2. the product(s) is/are damaged due to improper use. (e.g. reversed polarity installation) 3. the product(s) is/are damaged due to battery leakage. For the latest information on NITECORE® products and services, please contact a local NITECORE® distributor or send an email to service@nitecore.com *All images, text and statements specified herein this user manual are for reference purpose only. Should any discrepancy occur between this manual and information specified on www.nitecore.com, Sysmax Innovations Co., Ltd. reserves the rights to interpret and amend the content of this document at any time without prior notice.