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Fenix HM61R Multi-Use vs Petzl Tactikka Core

What HM61R Multi-Use does better (4) and where Tactikka Core wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R Multi-Use
Fenix · 2019HM61R Multi-Use
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ $90
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Petzl Tactikka Core
Petzl · 2019Tactikka Core
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ $90
6.4Brightness & throw4.2
8.1Build & durability4.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM61R Multi-Use better than Tactikka Core?

  1. Maximum output1,200 lm vs 450 lm2.7×
  2. Maximum runtime300 h vs 130 h2.3×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m vs 90 m+61%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×

Why is Tactikka Core better than HM61R Multi-Use?

  1. Weight99 g vs 78 g+27%
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity5,260 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)145 m90 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—3
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123AAAA
Maximum runtime300 h130 h
RechargeableYes—
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height101 mm—
Head diameter / width46 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight99 g78 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchSide switch—
Red lightYesYes
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