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Fenix HM60R vs Nitecore HC70 UHE

What HM60R does better (2) and where HC70 UHE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM60R
Fenix · 2021HM60R
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $80
vs
Nitecore HC70 UHE
Nitecore · 2024HC70 UHE
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
6.1Brightness & throw7.1
9.3Battery & charging9.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM60R better than HC70 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 220 h+36%
  2. Weight157 g vs 172 g+10%

Why is HC70 UHE better than HM60R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)120 m vs 155 m+29%
  2. Peak beam intensity3,600 cd vs 6,010 cd+67%
  3. Maximum output1,300 lm vs 1,600 lm+23%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM60RFenix HM60R≈ $807.8
Light output
Maximum output1,300 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity3,600 cd6,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)120 m155 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature5,700K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h220 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Size & weight
Weight157 g172 g
Modes & features
SOS / beaconYesYes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
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