Black Diamond Astro 300 vs Fenix HM65R-T V2.0

What Astro 300 does better (1) and where HM65R-T V2.0 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Black Diamond · 2022Astro 300

4.6Score

1 advantage≈ $16

Fenix · 2024HM65R-T V2.0

8.5Score

4 advantages≈ $85

Higher score

2.7Brightness & throw7.8

8.2Battery & charging8.6

3.4Build & durability7.6

Why is Astro 300 better than HM65R-T V2.0?

Specifications

Only differences	Black Diamond Astro 300≈ $164.6	Fenix HM65R-T V2.0≈ $858.5
Light output
Maximum output	300 lm	1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity	—	7,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)	52 m	170 m
Light source	LED	LED
LED & beam
LED emitter	—	Luminus SST-40
LED maker	—	Luminus
Number of LEDs	—	2
Colour temperature	—	6,500K
Adjustable colour temperature	—	Yes
Battery & charging
Battery	AAA	18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Number of batteries	—	1
Battery capacity	—	3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime	140 h	300 h
Rechargeable	Yes	Yes
USB-C charging	—	Yes
Battery level indicator	—	Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A	Yes	Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating	IPX4	IP68
Water protection (IPx)	IPx4	IPx8
Submersible to	—	2 m
Impact resistance (drop)	—	2 m
Body material	—	Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight	100 g	140 g
Modes & features
Switch	—	Dual switches
Strobe	Yes	—
SOS / beacon	—	Yes
Lockout	—	Yes