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Fenix HM60R vs Fenix HM65R-T V2.0

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

Fenix HM60R
Fenix · 2021HM60R
7.8Score
0 advantages≈ $80
vs
Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM65R-T V2.0
8.5Score
4 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
6.1Brightness & throw7.8
9.3Battery & charging8.6
5.7Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

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

HM60R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

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

  1. Peak beam intensity3,600 cd vs 7,220 cd2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)120 m vs 170 m+42%
  3. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 1,600 lm+23%
  4. Weight157 g vs 140 g+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM60RFenix HM60R≈ $807.8
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity3,600 cd7,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)120 m170 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature5,700K6,500K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h300 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight157 g140 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
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