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Fenix HM60R V2.0 vs Nitecore HC70 UHE

What HM60R V2.0 does better (3) and where HC70 UHE wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM60R V2.0
Fenix · 2025HM60R V2.0
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ $85
vs
Nitecore HC70 UHE
Nitecore · 2024HC70 UHE
8.4Score
0 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
7.8Brightness & throw7.1
8.6Battery & charging9.4
6.8Build & durability6.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM60R V2.0 better than HC70 UHE?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m vs 155 m+10%
  2. Maximum runtime292 h vs 220 h+33%
  3. Peak beam intensity7,220 cd vs 6,010 cd+20%

Why is HC70 UHE better than HM60R V2.0?

HC70 UHE has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity7,220 cd6,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)170 m155 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature7,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime292 h220 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight173 g172 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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