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This article is just from an outdoor enthusiast and equipment control point of view, some of the outdoor lighting in recent years to make a simple comparison and share some of their own use of feelings. In recent years, with the increasing intensity of their participation in outdoor activities, the scope has also expanded from simple night climbing to current night climbing, camping, night riding, and high-altitude hiking. The requirements for outdoor lighting also range from simple emphasis. Brightness, transition to the current focus on brightness, weight, life, stability and versatility requirements, before and after tossing off the domestic Shenhuo strong light flashlight, Yan Lux (Journey and CC3), NitecoreHC50, HC30, Fenix ​​HL55, HL50, PD35 Ultimate outdoor lighting, such as the flagship version, the domestic Shenhuo long time after a prone to poor contact phenomenon, the two months of the journey has been bought by Luxor and CC3 has inexplicably appeared problems I am also drunk, use down or Fenix ​​and Nitecore comparison Reliable, after all, is a large factory work, the main sales of foreign products, Fenix ​​market share is greater, more product types, specifications and models, flashlights, headlights, bicycle lights are dabbled, and Nitecore more emphasis on flashlight, headlights It should be only in recent years.


Here are some of the similar and highly targeted products of Fenix ​​and Nitecore:


First, Fenix ​​HL55 and Nitecore

Both the HC50 Fenix ​​HL55 and Nitecore HC50 use Cree XM-L2 LED lamp beads, all aluminum alloy all-in-one body (more stable, better heat dissipation), can use 18650 batteries and CR123A batteries (thus Guaranteed the battery life and battery resistance to low temperature), are IPX8 waterproof (2 meters underwater), are wide angle lighting design outdoor lighting no dead ends, all have anti-connection design, volume and weight are similar (HL55 to 115 grams HC50 is 130 grams and all batteries are not included).


The main differences between the two are in the following aspects: First, the HL55 in brightness, light intensity, and range, with an extremely bright range of 900 lumens, a maximum light intensity of 3380 candelas, and a maximum range of 116 meters, while the HC50 is only 565 lumens, and the maximum intensity is 1820. Candela, with a maximum range of 85 meters, more vividly, the HL55 is brighter, more focused, and naturally takes longer. In this regard, the HL55 is slightly better.

Secondly, endurance capacity can use the high-capacity 18650 battery in both cases, the HL55 stall design is more reasonable, and more effective guarantee of lighting time, where HL55 slightly better.

Again, the functional HL55 is limited to outdoor lighting, while the HC50 has both outdoor lighting, warning flash, SOS, positioning beacon lights and red flashing emergency functions, these features are useful in outdoor search and rescue in distress Here, HC50 wins.

Finally, the HC50 is 1.5 meters drop-resistant, comes with red light features, red and green color power indicator and other functions, while the HL55 is only 1 meter drop, no such red light and power indicator function.


In general, the two have their own advantages and disadvantages. The HL55 is more emphasis on lighting brightness and endurance, HC50 brightness, and endurance is slightly worse, but it also has a variety of emergency functions, and is more supportive under unexpected circumstances. However, the point that needs to be emphasized is that under the weight of not more than 100 grams of batteries, it is still slightly heavier as a headlight, and both weights are mainly concentrated on the forehead, and it is uncomfortable to wear for a long time. However, both can be used without headlights, and it is more convenient to use this as a flashlight.


Second, Nitecore HC30 and Fenix ​​HL50 and PD35 Ultimate Comparison

HC30 is a combination of the advantages of HL50 and PD35. It is an outdoor lighting weapon that perfectly combines high-performance, multi-purpose, super-lightweight headlamps and flashlights. Why do you say this way?


※The HC30 is compared with the HL50 as a headlight.

Both as headlights, use Cree XM-L2 LED lamp beads, are all metal aluminum alloy body, can be disassembled into a flashlight, have anti-connection anti-function, IPX8 waterproof (underwater 2 meters), Both are lighter in weight (without the battery, the HL50 is only 57 grams, without headlamps and batteries, and the HC50 is only 40.7 grams).

The main difference between the two lies in the lighting intensity and endurance. The difference is quite large. Because the HC30 can use 18650 high-capacity batteries, it is far better than the HL50 in terms of lighting intensity and endurance. However, due to the inability to use 18650 batteries, the HL50 is more lightweight than the HC30. For outdoor enthusiasts who prefer night running and short-distance hiking, the HL50 is more suitable. In addition, the difference between the two is in terms of functionality, HC30 more than HL50 flash explosion, SOS for help, positioning beacon function, outdoor protection HC30 higher. The HC30 also features an up and down 90° adjustment function to provide full-range lighting, and the bi-directional stainless steel clamp attachments are also extremely practical.


※ HC30 as a flashlight compared with PD35

Both are all-metal one-piece fuselage, all use 18650 batteries, IPX8 waterproof, the maximum brightness is also almost the same. However, the HC30 is only half the weight of the PD35, and two-thirds of the volume is not less than the extremely bright lumens of the PD35. Although both can be equipped with headlamps, the HC30 is equipped with headlamps that are more reasonable in weight distribution than the PD35 and are more comfortable to wear. Both are also equipped with two-way holding clamps, but due to the advantages of weight, volume, and illumination angle, the HC30 can be hung on the back of a backpack, chest pocket or the like, fixed and adjusted at an angle, and can be used as a headlight. Use, but no longer need to wear on the head, but also save the weight of the headlamps. In addition to the flash explosion and the help mode, there are also beacon patterns, which should be quite useful in outdoor rescue.

Of course, compared with the PD35, the HC30 has a slight disadvantage. First of all, the gear setting is slightly unreasonable. The low light level 70 lumens can only use 15 hours, while the PD35 low light level 50 lumens can use 38 hours, which is to reduce the battery. Carrying light is very important. Fifty lumens is actually enough to cope with night-time lighting. In the bright mode, the PD35 is basically on continuous lighting for about 5 minutes, automatically downshifting, and the HC30 can only automatically downshift for about 2 minutes, and the heat dissipation HC30 is slightly worse. In terms of range and illumination area, the PD35 is concentrated and has a maximum range of 208 meters and a maximum light intensity of 10,800 candelas. It is more suitable for search and rescue, finding ways and riding, and the HC30 is slightly divergent. The maximum range is 162 meters, and the maximum intensity is 6600. Candela, which is slightly biased towards the night, is not very clear from the actual use. For accessories, the PD35 can be equipped with a diffuser to become a camp light. For the HC3 accessory, the PD35 can be fitted with a diffuser to become a camp light. The HC30 has no such accessory.

Overall, the HC30 is more playable and the PD35 is more functional. Slightly inadequate is that the PD35 is a mature product and its performance should be very stable, while the HC30 may have unstable performance for Nitecore's latest products.


From the comparison of HC30 and HL50 and PD35 respectively, it is easy to see why I say that HC30 is a combination of the other two. This is how I compared and used some of Fenix's and Nitecore's outdoor lighting fixtures. The biggest feeling that the two domestic brands have brought me is that even though they are domestically produced, Fenix's product category is more detailed and the product design is more Reasonable, and Nitecore's products are more innovative.


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Favorite Rain: Does Low Temperature Affect Battery Power Consumption? That low temperature?

Free music: Low temperature has an impact on the battery's power consumption, and it is very large. The Phoenix HL50 is used with the CR123A 3V battery. The performance is excellent under low temperature conditions! It is resistant to low temperatures and is particularly suitable for high altitude climbing and hiking. However, this battery has a small capacity and basically does not have a 3V rechargeable battery. However, it is expensive to use and can only use a disposable CR123A 3V battery.


Seven days: How about Phoenix HL55?

Free music: Phoenix HL55 extremely bright 900 lumens, the maximum light intensity of 3380 candelas, the maximum range of 116 meters, while the HC50 is only 565 lumens, the maximum light intensity of 1820 candelas, the maximum range of 85 meters, more image, the HL55 brightness is higher More concentrated, naturally farther. The battery life, in the case of both can use high-capacity 18650 battery, HL55 stall design is more reasonable and more effective guarantee of lighting time.


Fei Feifei: Is the integrated type better?

Free music: integrated body stability is higher, better heat dissipation, but the integrated weight is concentrated at a certain point, if used for cross-country night running, mountaineering and other actions when the amplitude is larger, the swing is larger, the battery can only choose 18650 single battery (or lighter weight battery), life will be limited. Split type body, weight is dispersed, but the link line of the battery and the body will be tied to branches, backpacks, etc., the use of stability will be affected.


Kresa: Which of the Fenix ​​HL55 and Nitecore HC50 do you prefer?

Free music: Fenix ​​HL55 vs. Nitecore HC50. Both use the Cree XM-L2 LED lamp bead, which is an aluminum alloy all-metal integrated fuselage (higher stability, better heat dissipation), can use 18650 batteries and CR123A batteries (ensure the battery life and battery Low temperature resistance), both IPX8 waterproof (2 meters underwater), are wide angle lighting design outdoor lighting no dead ends, all have anti-connection design, volume and weight are also similar (115 for HL55, 130 grams for HC50, All batteries are not included). The main differences between the two are in the following aspects: First, brightness, light intensity, range, etc., HL55, extremely luminous gear 900 lumens, maximum light intensity 3380 candelas, maximum range 116 meters, and HC50 is only 565 lumens, maximum intensity 1820 Candela, with a maximum range of 85 meters, more vividly, the HL55 is brighter, more focused, and naturally takes longer. In this regard, the HL55 is slightly better. Second, the battery life, in both cases can use high-capacity 18650 battery case, HL55 stalls design more reasonable and more effective guarantee of lighting time, where HL55 slightly better.


Seven days: Where is color rendering better?

Free music: The color rendering will be a little yellow. Just as the car's xenon headlamps and fog lamps are not small, fog lights are mostly yellow, and when visibility is low, such as fog, rain, snow and other road conditions, better penetration. However, smart light flashlights used in the market, LED lights are basically white light, if you use the yellow light, will reduce endurance. In the state of a little misty weather, the effect of warm light will be more advantageous. Of course, the pure white light (high transparency of the air) will have a little difference in color rendering, but in contrast, the warm light will be better. But in exchange for the maximum brightness will be reduced.


Donkeywalker: 1. Which of the two caverns Fenix ​​HL55 and Nitecore HC50 is more suitable for?

Free music: both use Cree XM-L2 LED lamp beads, all-metal integrated body with aluminum alloy (more stable, better heat dissipation), can use 18650 batteries and CR123A batteries (to ensure the life Capacity and battery resistance to low temperature), are IPX8 waterproof (2 meters underwater), are wide angle lighting design outdoor lighting no dead ends, all have anti-connection design, volume and weight are similar (HL55 is 115 grams, HC50 is 130 grams, all without batteries). The main differences between the two are in the following aspects: First, brightness, light intensity, range, etc., HL55, extremely luminous gear 900 lumens, maximum light intensity 3380 candelas, maximum range 116 meters, and HC50 is only 565 lumens, maximum intensity 1820 Candela, with a maximum range of 85 meters, more vividly, the HL55 is brighter, more focused, and naturally takes longer. In this regard, the HL55 is slightly better. Second, the battery life, in the case of both can use high-capacity 18650 battery, HL55 stall design is more reasonable, more effective guarantee of lighting time, HL55 slightly better. In the cave, the color temperature, brightness and life of the HL55 are ideal for small rags: Is Nitecore HC50 suitable for high altitudes? Netkeller HC50 We used to climb the Haba Snow Mountains at 5396 meters above sea level. There is no problem with this altitude. There is no actual test at higher altitudes.

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