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Fenix HM60R V2.0 vs Fenix HM61R V3.0

What HM60R V2.0 does better (0) and where HM61R V3.0 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM60R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HM60R V2.0
8.2Score
0 advantages≈ $85
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Fenix HM61R V3.0
Fenix · 2026HM61R V3.0
9.0Score
5 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
7.8Brightness & throw8.3
8.6Battery & charging9.2
6.8Build & durability7.2
5.7Light quality8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM60R V2.0 better than HM61R V3.0?

HM60R V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HM61R V3.0 better than HM60R V2.0?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 195 m+15%
  2. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,800 lm+12%
  3. Peak beam intensity7,220 cd vs 9,510 cd+32%
  4. Weight173 g vs 168 g+3%
  5. Maximum runtime292 h vs 300 h+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,800 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd9,510 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m195 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature7,000K6,500K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime292 h300 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—105.4 mm
Head diameter / width—38 mm
Body diameter / depth—51 mm
Weight173 g168 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelDual switches
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
Colours—Black
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