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Fenix HL60R vs Fenix HM65R

What HL60R does better (1) and where HM65R wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HL60R
Fenix · 2018HL60R
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ $75
vs
Fenix HM65R
Fenix · 2019HM65R
7.8Score
6 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
5.7Brightness & throw7.3
4.7Battery & charging8.1
5.3Build & durability7.7
8.9Light quality3.4
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HL60RHM65R
46 × 8755 × 80.540
HL60RHM65RDifference
Length / height87 mm80.5 mm+6.5 mm
Head diameter / width46 mm55 mm−9 mm
Weight122 g96 g+26 g

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

Why is HL60R better than HM65R?

  1. Brightness levels5 vs 4+25%

Why is HM65R better than HL60R?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 280 h2.8×
  2. Maximum output950 lm vs 1,400 lm+47%
  3. USB-C chargingNo · HL60R: Yes
  4. Peak beam intensity3,360 cd vs 6,640 cd+98%
  5. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)116 m vs 163 m+41%
  6. Weight122 g vs 96 g+27%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL60RFenix HL60R≈ $757.0
Fenix HM65RFenix HM65R≈ $907.8
Light output
Maximum output950 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity3,360 cd6,640 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)116 m163 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Cree XM-L2
LED makerLuminusCree
Colour temperature—5,800K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, AAA18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity2,600 mAh—
Maximum runtime100 h280 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Magnesium
Size & weight
Length / height87 mm80.5 mm
Head diameter / width46 mm55 mm
Body diameter / depth—40 mm
Weight122 g96 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels54
SwitchSide switchDual switches
Red lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
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