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Acculux STL 1 EX vs Fenix HM65R

What STL 1 EX does better (0) and where HM65R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acculux STL 1 EX
Acculux · 2018STL 1 EX
0 advantages≈ $75
vs
Fenix HM65R
Fenix · 2019HM65R
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
3.2Brightness & throw7.3

Why is STL 1 EX better than HM65R?

STL 1 EX has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HM65R better than STL 1 EX?

  1. Maximum output174 lm vs 1,400 lm8×
  2. Maximum runtime13 h vs 280 h21.5×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 163 m+63%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65RFenix HM65R≈ $907.8
Light output
Maximum output174 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity—6,640 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m163 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XM-L2
LED maker—Cree
Colour temperature—5,800K
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Number of batteries3—
Maximum runtime13 h280 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Magnesium
Size & weight
Length / height—80.5 mm
Head diameter / width—55 mm
Body diameter / depth—40 mm
Weight—96 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
Switch—Dual switches
Lockout—Yes
ColoursYellow—
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