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Fenix HM61R Multi-Use vs Fenix HM65R-DT Dual

What HM61R Multi-Use does better (0) and where HM65R-DT Dual wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R Multi-Use
Fenix · 2019HM61R Multi-Use
9.0Score
0 advantages≈ $90
vs
Fenix HM65R-DT Dual
Fenix · 2023HM65R-DT Dual
9.4Score
4 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
6.4Brightness & throw7.6
8.8Battery & charging8.4
8.1Build & durability8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM61R Multi-UseHM65R-DT Dual
46 × 1013647 × 8039
HM61R Multi-UseHM65R-DT DualDifference
Length / height101 mm80 mm+21 mm
Head diameter / width46 mm47 mm−1 mm
Body diameter / depth36 mm39 mm−3 mm
Weight99 g91 g+8 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

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

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

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

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,500 lm+25%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m vs 170 m+17%
  3. Peak beam intensity5,260 cd vs 7,220 cd+37%
  4. Weight99 g vs 91 g+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity5,260 cd7,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m170 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime300 h300 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body material—Magnesium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height101 mm80 mm
Head diameter / width46 mm47 mm
Body diameter / depth36 mm39 mm
Weight99 g91 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchSide switch—
Red lightYes—
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