HC65M MCT

Q：What LEDs does the NITECORE HC65M MCT use?

A：The NITECORE HC65M MCT features 8 dual-core MCT UHE LEDs combined with a multi-faceted optical matrix lens. This lighting system delivers high CRI, multiple color temperatures, and high luminous efficiency, allowing users to switch between different light sources to suit different mission scenarios.

Q：What color temperatures does the NITECORE HC65M MCT offer, and what are they used for?

A：The NITECORE HC65M MCT offers 3000K warm light (CRI 98), 4500K neutral white light (CRI 85), 6500K cool white light (CRI 73), and red light. The 3000K warm light (CRI 98) helps maintain clear visual information in challenging conditions such as rain, fog, smoke and snowfall. The 4500K neutral white light (CRI 85) provides a natural and balanced beam for greater comfort during extended operations, such as terrain searches and indoor and outdoor navigation. The 6500K cool white light (CRI 73) combines high brightness with high luminous efficiency, making it suitable for nighttime patrols, searches in open areas, and wide-area illumination. The red light helps preserve night vision while minimizing mosquito and bug attraction, making it suitable for emergency response and safety signaling.

Q：What is the maximum output and beam distance of the NITECORE HC65M MCT?

A：The NITECORE HC65M MCT delivers a maximum output of 2,000 lumens, a maximum beam distance of 258 meters, and a peak beam intensity of 16,709cd, making it suitable for target searching, wide-area illumination, and other scenarios requiring powerful illumination.

Q：Why does the brightness of the NITECORE HC65M MCT decrease after it has been running for a while?

A：This is due to the built-in intelligent thermal regulation. The NITECORE HC65M MCT features a built-in ATR thermal regulation module that automatically adjusts the output based on its operating conditions and ambient temperature during prolonged operation at high-output levels. This helps prevent overheating and potential damage to the headlamp while ensuring reliable performance and safe use.

Q：What is the maximum runtime of the NITECORE HC65M MCT? Is it suitable for extended use?

A：Yes. The NITECORE HC65M MCT delivers a maximum runtime of up to 154 hours at the 8-lumen ULTRALOW level, while the 100-lumen level provides up to 40.5 hours of runtime. This makes the NITECORE HC65M MCT well suited for extended use.

Q：Does the NITECORE HC65M MCT come with a battery? What can I do if the battery runs out?

A：The NITECORE HC65M MCT comes with one NITECORE NL1840HP 4,000mAh rechargeable battery. If the battery runs out, it can be replaced with a spare battery, or the headlamp can be recharged directly via its USB-C port. A full charge takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes with a QC-compatible 9V/2A adapter. The built-in USB-C charging interface eliminates the need for a separate charger, making it more convenient for outdoor use.

Q：Does the NITECORE HC65M MCT have protection against accidental activation?

A：Yes. The NITECORE HC65M MCT features protection against accidental activation. Press and hold the MODE Button and Power Button simultaneously to activate Lockout Mode, helping prevent accidental activation during transport and storage.

Q：What is the IP rating of the NITECORE HC65M MCT? How durable is it?

A：The NITECORE HC65M MCT is built for durability and reliable performance. The NITECORE HC65M MCT features an IP68 rating, waterproof protection for the charging port, and a 2-meter impact resistance rating, and can be submerged in water up to 2 meters deep. Its lightweight magnesium alloy body features a wear-resistant hardened finish, while the NVG mount is made from a reinforced composite material. These features enable the NITECORE HC65M MCT to withstand challenging mission environments, including heavy rain and dense fog, for reliable all-weather illumination.

Q：What applications is the NITECORE HC65M MCT suitable for?

A：The NITECORE HC65M MCT is suitable for military and law enforcement operations, security applications, nighttime patrols, searches, and other mission scenarios. With powerful long-range illumination, high CRI, multiple color temperatures, and a lightweight yet durable design, the NITECORE HC65M MCT provides versatile lighting for a wide range of missions.

Q：What are the main upgrades of the NITECORE HC65M MCT compared with the previous HC65M UHE?

A：Compared with the previous-generation HC65M UHE, the NITECORE HC65M MCT features NiteLab® MCT UHE LEDs and upgrades the previous dual-color-temperature system to a high-CRI, three-color-temperature lighting system. It offers 3000K warm light (CRI 98), 4500K neutral white light (CRI 85), and 6500K cool white light (CRI 73), with all three color temperatures supporting outputs of up to 2,000 lumens. The maximum beam distance has increased from 222 meters to 258 meters, while the maximum runtime has increased from 82 hours to 154 hours. Meanwhile, the weight including the battery has been reduced from 143g (5.04) to 138g (4.87 oz). With higher output, longer range, extended runtime, and a lighter design, the HC65M MCT provides a more versatile and efficient tactical lighting solution.