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Fenix HM61R V2.0 vs Fenix HM65R

What HM61R V2.0 does better (2) and where HM65R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R V2.0
Fenix · 2023HM61R V2.0
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ $75
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Fenix HM65R
Fenix · 2019HM65R
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $90
7.4Brightness & throw7.3
8.9Battery & charging8.1
6.8Build & durability7.7
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM61R V2.0HM65R
45 × 1013655 × 80.540
HM61R V2.0HM65RDifference
Length / height101 mm80.5 mm+20.5 mm
Head diameter / width45 mm55 mm−10 mm
Body diameter / depth36 mm40 mm−4 mm
Weight152 g96 g+56 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HM61R V2.0 better than HM65R?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,400 lm+14%
  2. Maximum runtime300 h vs 280 h+7%

Why is HM65R better than HM61R V2.0?

  1. Weight152 g vs 96 g+58%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65RFenix HM65R≈ $907.8
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity6,560 cd6,640 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m163 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Cree XM-L2
LED makerLuminusCree
Colour temperature6,100K5,800K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Number of batteries2—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh—
Maximum runtime300 h280 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumMagnesium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height101 mm80.5 mm
Head diameter / width45 mm55 mm
Body diameter / depth36 mm40 mm
Weight152 g96 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
Switch—Dual switches
Red lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
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