Nitecore HC65 UHE 2000-lumen headlamp (Nitecore, SKU: HC65 UHE) is a rechargeable headlamp equipped with a primary white light, a high-CRI auxiliary white light and a red light. Eight NiteLab UHE LEDs provide an output of up to 2,000 lumens and a beam distance of up to 222 m. The replaceable 4,000 mAh 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery is charged directly inside the headlamp through a USB-C port.

Key features

• maximum primary white light output of 2,000 lumens and a beam distance of up to 222 m
• eight energy-efficient NiteLab UHE LEDs
• primary white light with a colour temperature of 6,000 K
• auxiliary white light with a colour temperature of 4,500 K and a CRI ≥ 90
• auxiliary red light with two brightness levels
• four primary white light brightness levels and two auxiliary white light brightness levels
• SOS, Beacon and red Slow Flashing special modes
• optical matrix system with multifaceted lenses providing a uniform, soft beam
• two buttons with different shapes and tactile surfaces for easy one-handed operation
• rapid access to Ultralow and Turbo modes
• lockout function preventing accidental activation
• four-stage remaining power indicator
• replaceable 4,000 mAh 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery
• intelligent charging circuit with a USB-C port
• removable bracket allowing the headlamp to be detached from the headband
• regulated constant-current circuit and ATR technology
• aero-grade aluminium alloy housing with an HA III hard-anodised finish
• IP68-rated dust and water resistance and impact resistance from a height of 2 m

Set contents

• Nitecore HC65 UHE headlamp
• Nitecore NL1840HP 18650 4,000 mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery
• USB-C to USB-C charging cable
• headlamp bracket
• headband
• top strap
• storage case

Technical specifications

• manufacturer: Nitecore
• model: HC65 UHE
• type: rechargeable headlamp
• primary light source: 8 NiteLab UHE LEDs
• primary white light colour temperature: 6,000 K
• auxiliary white light colour temperature: 4,500 K
• auxiliary white light colour rendering index: CRI ≥ 90
• auxiliary light source: red light
• Turbo mode: 2,000 lumens / 2 hours / 222 m
• Higher mode: 1,300 lumens / 5 hours / 180 m
• High mode: 400 lumens / 14 hours / 100 m
• Mid mode: 100 lumens / 31 hours / 48 m
• auxiliary white light, Low mode: 40 lumens / 40 hours / 12 m
• auxiliary white light, Ultralow mode: 8 lumens / 82 hours / 6 m
• red light, High level: 15 lumens / 37 hours / 8 m
• red light, Low level: 5 lumens / 66 hours / 5 m
• red Slow Flashing mode: 15 lumens
• SOS mode: 1,300 lumens
• Beacon mode: 1,300 lumens
• maximum beam intensity: 12,293 cd
• power source: 1 replaceable 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery
• battery included: Nitecore NL1840HP 18650, 4,000 mAh
• compatible alternative batteries: button-top 18650 rechargeable batteries with a discharge current above 8 A
• Turbo mode availability: with an 18650 rechargeable battery providing a discharge current above 8 A
• incompatible batteries: flat-top 18650 rechargeable batteries and models with a discharge current below 8 A
• charging port: USB-C
• charging input: 5 V / 2 A
• charging time: approximately 2 hours with a 5 V / 2 A power source
• maximum standby time after a full charge: approximately 12 months
• optical system: optical matrix lens system with various facets
• housing material: aero-grade aluminium alloy
• finish: HA III hard anodising
• IP rating: IP68, submersible to 2 m
• impact resistance: drop from a height of 2 m
• dimensions with the bracket: 89.5 × 42.2 × 46 mm
• weight with the bracket and headband, excluding the battery: 103 g
• weight with the battery, bracket and headband: 152 g

The Nitecore HC65 UHE combines long-range primary illumination, uniform auxiliary white light and red lighting, supporting work and outdoor activities while keeping both hands free.