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Fenix HM61R Multi-Use vs Nitecore Hc35

What HM61R Multi-Use does better (2) and where Hc35 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R Multi-Use
Fenix · 2019HM61R Multi-Use
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ $90
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Nitecore Hc35
Nitecore · 2020Hc35
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $100
7.2Brightness & throw7.5
8.7Battery & charging7.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM61R Multi-Use better than Hc35?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m vs 134 m+8%
  2. Peak beam intensity5,260 cd vs 4,490 cd+17%

Why is Hc35 better than HM61R Multi-Use?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 2,700 lm2.2×
  2. Maximum runtime300 h vs 1,200 h4×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore Hc35Nitecore Hc35≈ $1008.4
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm2,700 lm
Peak beam intensity5,260 cd4,490 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m134 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion, 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A, AAA
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h1,200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—No
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Magnetic tail / baseYesYes
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height101 mm—
Head diameter / width46 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight99 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchSide switchTail switch
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYes—
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