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Fenix HM61R Multi-Use vs Nitecore HC65 UHE

What HM61R Multi-Use does better (2) and where HC65 UHE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R Multi-Use
Fenix · 2019HM61R Multi-Use
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ $90
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Nitecore HC65 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC65 UHE
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $90
6.4Brightness & throw8.8
8.8Battery & charging6.9
8.1Build & durability7.4
8.9Light quality8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM61R Multi-Use better than HC65 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 82 h3.7×
  2. Weight99 g vs 152 g+54%

Why is HC65 UHE better than HM61R Multi-Use?

  1. Peak beam intensity5,260 cd vs 12,293 cd2.3×
  2. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 2,000 lm+67%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m vs 222 m+53%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity5,260 cd12,293 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m222 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—8
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h82 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
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 g152 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchSide switch—
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
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