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Fenix HM60R vs Fenix HM61R V2.0

What HM60R does better (0) and where HM61R V2.0 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM60R
Fenix · 2021HM60R
7.8Score
0 advantages≈ $80
vs
Fenix HM61R V2.0
Fenix · 2023HM61R V2.0
8.6Score
4 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
6.1Brightness & throw7.4
9.3Battery & charging8.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM60R better than HM61R V2.0?

HM60R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HM61R V2.0 better than HM60R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)120 m vs 162 m+35%
  2. Peak beam intensity3,600 cd vs 6,560 cd+82%
  3. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 1,600 lm+23%
  4. Weight157 g vs 152 g+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM60RFenix HM60R≈ $807.8
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity3,600 cd6,560 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)120 m162 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature5,700K6,100K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Number of batteries—2
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h300 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—101 mm
Head diameter / width—45 mm
Body diameter / depth—36 mm
Weight157 g152 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYesYes
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