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Fenix HM55R RENEGADE vs Nitecore HC65 MCT

What HM55R RENEGADE does better (1) and where HC65 MCT wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM55R RENEGADE
Fenix · 2026HM55R RENEGADE
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ $75
vs
Nitecore HC65 MCT
Nitecore · 2026HC65 MCT
9.5Score
5 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
7.6Brightness & throw9.1
7.4Battery & charging9.0
7.9Build & durability7.5
8.2Light quality9.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM55R RENEGADE better than HC65 MCT?

  1. Weight105 g vs 146 g+39%

Why is HC65 MCT better than HM55R RENEGADE?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 2,000 lm+67%
  2. Peak beam intensity7,660 cd vs 16,709 cd2.2×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m vs 258 m+47%
  4. Maximum runtime120 h vs 154 h+28%
  5. Colour rendering (CRI)90 vs 98+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity7,660 cd16,709 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)175 m258 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—8
Colour rendering (CRI)9098
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime120 h154 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Magnesium
Size & weight
Length / height64 mm—
Head diameter / width34 mm—
Body diameter / depth44 mm—
Weight105 g146 g
Modes & features
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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