Nitecore HU60 (2020) review
The Nitecore HU60 (HU60) released in 2020. It uses 1 x Cree XHP35 HD LED, 4 x Cree XP-G3 LEDs, TIR reflector and 1 x NPB1 powerbank. The powerful emitter in this headlamp provides up to 1600 lm output, 6570 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 162 m.
It uses a TIR lens to form the beam pattern. This light has 5 + 5 modes of lighting. The memory function is a nice feature, the light will remember the last used mode.
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Nitecore HU60 (HU60) specifications
- Brand
- Nitecore
- Name
- HU60
- Type
- HU60
- Rating
- Launch
- 2020
- Form
- headlamp
Body
The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish.
- Weight
- 117.5 g
- Head diameter
- 40 mm
- Dimensions
- 47.6 x 43.2 x 42.1 mm
- Material
- aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
- Colors
- black
System
The emitter of HU60 manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. A TIR lens works on the principle of total internal reflection. The TIR lens collimates the LED light into efficient, well-controlled light beams that maximize the usable lumens in the target area.
- Emitter
- 1 x Cree XHP35 HD LED, 4 x Cree XP-G3 LEDs
- Color temperature
- 5000 K
- Reflector
- TIR
- Lens
- TIR
- Switch
- electronic side
Performance
The throw is the calculated distance in meters at which the flashlight produces a light intensity of 0.25 lux. The candela per lumen (cd/lm) ratio can be used to determine if a flashlight has a spot or flood type beam. Well-focused spot beams can be over 100 cd/lm, tactical flashlights are typically between 20-100 cd/lm, and work lights are less than 10 cd/lm.
- Flux
- 1600 lm
- Intensity
- 6570 cd
- Throw
- 162 m
- CD/LM factor
- 4.11
Software
The HU60 has mode memory. Mode memory means that the light will remember the mode you were using when the light was last turned off, and when you turn it on again. The ramping mode of the HU60 is intuitive, and lets you seamlessly ramp the output up and down over almost the entire output range.
- Modes
- 5 + 5 modes
- Mode memory
- yes
- Ramping mode
- yes
- Strobe
- no
- SOS/Beacon
- no
Features
The battery indicator lets you know when the battery is low, charging, or fully charged. The HU60 cannot charge batteries directly. You may need an external charger to keep your battery going. This flashlight has a built-in low voltage protection (LVP) to prevent damage to the cell from over-discharge, so protected cells are not necessary. The built-in thermal control automatically adjusts brightness output to prevent overheating.
- Battery
- 1 x NPB1 powerbank
- Battery indicator
- yes
- Charger port
- no
- LVP
- yes
- Thermal regulation
- yes
- Protection
- IP67
- Impact resistance
- 1 m
- AUX LEDs
- no
- Magnetic
- no
- Specials
- 2.4 GHz wireless controll
Accessories
- Package contents
- 2 x cable fixers
headband
spare o-ring
wristband remote controller
The performance of the Nitecore HU60 flashlight is measured according to the ANSI / NEMA FL1 Standard 30 seconds after switching the light on. The ANSI/NEMA FL1 2009 Standard is a set of flashlight performance guidelines.
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