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Fenix HL45R vs Fenix HM65R-T V2.0

What HL45R does better (3) and where HM65R-T V2.0 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL45R
Fenix · 2024HL45R
6.9Score
3 advantages≈ $80
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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM65R-T V2.0
8.5Score
4 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw7.8
5.1Battery & charging8.6
3.8Build & durability7.6
5.7Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL45R better than HM65R-T V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m vs 170 m+29%
  2. Peak beam intensity12,100 cd vs 7,220 cd+68%
  3. Weight133 g vs 140 g+5%

Why is HM65R-T V2.0 better than HL45R?

  1. Maximum runtime54 h vs 300 h5.6×
  2. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,600 lm+60%
  3. Battery capacity1,900 mAh vs 3,400 mAh+79%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL45RFenix HL45R≈ $806.9
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity12,100 cd7,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m170 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25RLuminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature—6,500K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity1,900 mAh3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime54 h300 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width78.2 mm—
Body diameter / depth44.5 mm—
Weight133 g140 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelDual switches
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRed, White, Black—
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