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Fenix HL60R vs Fenix HM61R Multi-Use

What HL60R does better (0) and where HM61R Multi-Use wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL60R
Fenix · 2018HL60R
7.0Score
0 advantages≈ $75
vs
Fenix HM61R Multi-Use
Fenix · 2019HM61R Multi-Use
9.0Score
5 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
5.7Brightness & throw6.4
4.7Battery & charging8.8
5.3Build & durability8.1
8.9Light quality8.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HL60RHM61R Multi-Use
46 × 8746 × 10136
HL60RHM61R Multi-UseDifference
Length / height87 mm101 mm−14 mm
Head diameter / width46 mm46 mm=
Weight122 g99 g+23 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HL60R better than HM61R Multi-Use?

HL60R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HM61R Multi-Use better than HL60R?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 300 h3×
  2. Maximum output950 lm vs 1,200 lm+26%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)116 m vs 145 m+25%
  4. Peak beam intensity3,360 cd vs 5,260 cd+57%
  5. Weight122 g vs 99 g+23%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL60RFenix HL60R≈ $757.0
Light output
Maximum output950 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity3,360 cd5,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)116 m145 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, AAA18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity2,600 mAh—
Maximum runtime100 h300 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNo—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height87 mm101 mm
Head diameter / width46 mm46 mm
Body diameter / depth—36 mm
Weight122 g99 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels55
SwitchSide switchSide switch
Red lightYesYes
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