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Fenix HL45R vs Nitecore HC65 UHE

What HL45R does better (1) and where HC65 UHE wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL45R
Fenix · 2024HL45R
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ $80
vs
Nitecore HC65 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC65 UHE
8.8Score
4 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw8.8
5.1Battery & charging6.9
3.8Build & durability7.4
5.7Light quality8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HL45R better than HC65 UHE?

  1. Weight133 g vs 152 g+14%

Why is HC65 UHE better than HL45R?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 2,000 lm2×
  2. Battery capacity1,900 mAh vs 4,000 mAh2.1×
  3. Maximum runtime54 h vs 82 h+52%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL45RFenix HL45R≈ $806.9
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity12,100 cd12,293 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m222 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—8
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity1,900 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime54 h82 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
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 g152 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursRed, White, Black—
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