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Fenix HM60R V2.0 vs Fenix HM65R V2.0

What HM60R V2.0 does better (0) and where HM65R V2.0 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM60R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HM60R V2.0
8.2Score
0 advantages≈ $85
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Fenix HM65R V2.0
Fenix · 2026HM65R V2.0
9.2Score
4 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
7.8Brightness & throw9.0
8.6Battery & charging8.8
6.8Build & durability7.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM60R V2.0 better than HM65R V2.0?

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

Why is HM65R V2.0 better than HM60R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 2,200 lm+38%
  2. Peak beam intensity7,220 cd vs 13,220 cd+83%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 230 m+35%
  4. Weight173 g vs 144 g+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65R V2.0Fenix HM65R V2.0≈ $1009.2
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm2,200 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd13,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m230 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature7,000K6,500K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime292 h296 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumMagnesium
Size & weight
Length / height—80 mm
Head diameter / width—39.5 mm
Body diameter / depth—52.5 mm
Weight173 g144 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheelDual switches
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
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