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Fenix HM50R V2.0 vs Fenix HM61R V2.0

What HM50R V2.0 does better (1) and where HM61R V2.0 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM50R V2.0
Fenix · 2021HM50R V2.0
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ $60
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Fenix HM61R V2.0
Fenix · 2023HM61R V2.0
8.6Score
4 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
5.1Brightness & throw7.4
4.4Battery & charging8.9
9.3Build & durability6.8
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM50R V2.0HM61R V2.0
36 × 643245 × 10136
HM50R V2.0HM61R V2.0Difference
Length / height64 mm101 mm−37 mm
Head diameter / width36 mm45 mm−9 mm
Body diameter / depth32 mm36 mm−4 mm
Weight78 g152 g−74 g

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

Why is HM50R V2.0 better than HM61R V2.0?

  1. Weight78 g vs 152 g+95%

Why is HM61R V2.0 better than HM50R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output700 lm vs 1,600 lm2.3×
  2. Maximum runtime42 h vs 300 h7.1×
  3. Peak beam intensity3,310 cd vs 6,560 cd+98%
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m vs 162 m+41%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output700 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity3,310 cd6,560 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m162 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3Luminus SST-40
LED makerCreeLuminus
Colour temperature5,900K6,100K
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ion18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Number of batteries—2
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime42 h300 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm101 mm
Head diameter / width36 mm45 mm
Body diameter / depth32 mm36 mm
Weight78 g152 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYes—
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