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Fenix HM60R vs Fenix HM65R

What HM60R does better (1) and where HM65R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM60R
Fenix · 2021HM60R
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $80
vs
Fenix HM65R
Fenix · 2019HM65R
7.8Score
4 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
6.1Brightness & throw7.3
9.3Battery & charging8.1
5.7Light quality3.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM60R better than HM65R?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 280 h+7%

Why is HM65R better than HM60R?

  1. Peak beam intensity3,600 cd vs 6,640 cd+84%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)120 m vs 163 m+36%
  3. Weight157 g vs 96 g+64%
  4. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 1,400 lm+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM60RFenix HM60R≈ $807.8
Fenix HM65RFenix HM65R≈ $907.8
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity3,600 cd6,640 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)120 m163 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Cree XM-L2
LED makerLuminusCree
Colour temperature5,700K5,800K
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime300 h280 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Magnesium
Size & weight
Length / height—80.5 mm
Head diameter / width—55 mm
Body diameter / depth—40 mm
Weight157 g96 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
Switch—Dual switches
SOS / beaconYes—
Red lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
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