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Fenix HM61R Multi-Use vs Fenix HM65R-T V2.0

What HM61R Multi-Use does better (1) and where HM65R-T V2.0 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R Multi-Use
Fenix · 2019HM61R Multi-Use
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $90
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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM65R-T V2.0
8.5Score
3 advantages≈ $85
6.4Brightness & throw7.8
8.8Battery & charging8.6
8.1Build & durability7.6
8.9Light quality5.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM61R Multi-Use better than HM65R-T V2.0?

  1. Weight99 g vs 140 g+41%

Why is HM65R-T V2.0 better than HM61R Multi-Use?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,600 lm+33%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m vs 170 m+17%
  3. Peak beam intensity5,260 cd vs 7,220 cd+37%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,600 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
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature—6,500K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
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 charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height101 mm—
Head diameter / width46 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight99 g140 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchSide switchDual switches
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
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