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Fenix HM50R V2.0 vs Petzl Actik Core

What HM50R V2.0 does better (2) and where Actik Core wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM50R V2.0
Fenix · 2021HM50R V2.0
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $60
vs
Petzl Actik Core
Petzl · 2025Actik Core
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
5.1Brightness & throw5.4
4.4Battery & charging5.0
9.3Build & durability8.3

Why is HM50R V2.0 better than Actik Core?

  1. Maximum output700 lm vs 625 lm+12%
  2. Weight78 g vs 88 g+13%

Why is Actik Core better than HM50R V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime42 h vs 100 h2.4×
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output700 lm625 lm
Peak beam intensity3,310 cd3,310 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m115 m
Runtime at maximum output—120 min
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G3—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature5,900K—
Battery & charging
Battery16340 / RCR123A Li-ionAAA
Number of batteries—3
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime42 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3.5 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm—
Body diameter / depth32 mm—
Weight78 g88 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
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