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Fenix HM61R Multi-Use vs Nitecore NU50

What HM61R Multi-Use does better (0) and where NU50 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R Multi-Use
Fenix · 2019HM61R Multi-Use
9.0Score
0 advantages≈ $90
vs
Nitecore NU50
Nitecore · 2023NU50
9.3Score
1 advantage≈ $65
Higher score
6.4Brightness & throw8.2
8.8Battery & charging8.5
8.1Build & durability9.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM61R Multi-Use better than NU50?

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

Why is NU50 better than HM61R Multi-Use?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 1,400 lm+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU50Nitecore NU50≈ $659.3
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity5,260 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
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 lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
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