Nitecore HC70 UHE 1600-lumen headlamp (Nitecore, SKU: HC70 UHE) is a rechargeable headlamp designed for work and outdoor activities. Six NiteLab UHE LEDs provide a wide white beam with an output of up to 1,600 lumens and a beam distance of up to 156 m, while the auxiliary red light helps illuminate the immediate surroundings. The replaceable 6,000 mAh 21700 Li-ion rechargeable battery is charged directly inside the headlamp through a USB-C port.

Key features

• maximum white light output of 1,600 lumens and a beam distance of up to 156 m
• six energy-efficient NiteLab UHE LEDs
• 6,000 K primary white light and an auxiliary red light
• optical matrix system with multifaceted lenses providing a wide beam
• five white light brightness levels
• two red light brightness levels
• SOS, Beacon and red Slow Flashing special modes
• direct access to Ultralow and Turbo modes
• two buttons with different shapes and tactile surfaces for easy one-handed operation
• lockout function preventing accidental activation
• four-stage remaining power indicator
• replaceable 6,000 mAh 21700 Li-ion rechargeable battery
• intelligent charging circuit with a USB-C port
• removable bracket allowing the headlamp to be detached from the headband
• ATR technology adjusting the output according to operating conditions and temperature
• housing made from PC plastic and aero-grade aluminium alloy
• IP68-rated dust and water resistance and impact resistance from a height of 1.5 m

Set contents

• Nitecore HC70 UHE headlamp
• Nitecore NL2160 21700 6,000 mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery
• USB-C to USB-C charging cable
• headlamp bracket
• headband
• top strap
• storage case
• spare O-ring

Technical specifications

• manufacturer: Nitecore
• model: HC70 UHE
• type: rechargeable headlamp
• white light source: 6 NiteLab UHE LEDs
• white light colour temperature: 6,000 K
• auxiliary light source: red light
• Turbo mode: 1,600 lumens / 5 hours / 156 m
• High mode: 1,000 lumens / 8 hours / 126 m
• Mid mode: 500 lumens / 18 hours / 87 m
• Low mode: 150 lumens / 38 hours / 47 m
• Ultralow mode: 8 lumens / 220 hours / 13 m
• red light, High level: 15 lumens / 50 hours / 9 m
• red light, Low level: 5 lumens / 138 hours / 5 m
• red Slow Flashing mode: 15 lumens
• SOS mode: 1,500 lumens
• Beacon mode: 1,500 lumens
• maximum beam intensity: 6,112 cd
• power source: 1 replaceable 21700 Li-ion rechargeable battery
• battery included: Nitecore NL2160 21700, 6,000 mAh
• charging port: USB-C
• charging input: 5 V / 2 A
• charging time: approximately 3 hours 20 minutes 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: PC plastic and aero-grade aluminium alloy
• aluminium component finish: HA III hard anodising
• IP rating: IP68, submersible to 2 m
• impact resistance: drop from a height of 1.5 m
• dimensions with the bracket: 84 × 45.2 × 50.5 mm
• weight with the bracket and headband, excluding the battery: 96 g
• weight with the battery, bracket and headband: 172 g

The Nitecore HC70 UHE provides wide white illumination, auxiliary red light and a long runtime, supporting tasks that require both hands to remain free.