Introducing NITECORE HC65 UHE Ultra High Triple Output Metal Headlamp
January 18th 2024
On January 18, 2024, NITECORE launches its HC65 UHE Ultra High Triple
Output Metal Headlamp. 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.
Additionally, the HC65 UHE's near-center-of-gravity design greatly eases pressure on the forehead. It is provided with a wide, comfortable headlamp band and a durable carrying case.