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Fenix HM61R Multi-Use vs Fenix HM65R-DT

What HM61R Multi-Use does better (0) and where HM65R-DT wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R Multi-Use
Fenix · 2019HM61R Multi-Use
9.0Score
0 advantages≈ $90
vs
Fenix HM65R-DT
Fenix · 2024HM65R-DT
9.6Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
6.4Brightness & throw7.7
8.8Battery & charging9.3

Why is HM61R Multi-Use better than HM65R-DT?

HM61R Multi-Use has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is HM65R-DT better than HM61R Multi-Use?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m vs 170 m+17%
  2. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,300 lm+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65R-DTFenix HM65R-DT≈ $1009.6
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity5,260 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m170 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime300 h300 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height101 mm—
Head diameter / width46 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight99 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchSide switch—
Red lightYes—
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