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Fenix HM61R V2.0 vs Fenix HM65R-T

What HM61R V2.0 does better (1) and where HM65R-T wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R V2.0
Fenix · 2023HM61R V2.0
8.6Score
1 advantage≈ $75
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Fenix HM65R-T
Fenix · 2021HM65R-T
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $105
7.4Brightness & throw7.6
8.9Battery & charging8.6
6.8Build & durability8.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM61R V2.0HM65R-T
45 × 1013647 × 8039
HM61R V2.0HM65R-TDifference
Length / height101 mm80 mm+21 mm
Head diameter / width45 mm47 mm−2 mm
Body diameter / depth36 mm39 mm−3 mm
Weight152 g91 g+61 g

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

Why is HM61R V2.0 better than HM65R-T?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,500 lm+7%

Why is HM65R-T better than HM61R V2.0?

  1. Weight152 g vs 91 g+67%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m vs 170 m+5%
  3. Peak beam intensity6,560 cd vs 7,220 cd+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM65R-TFenix HM65R-T≈ $1057.6
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity6,560 cd7,220 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m170 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40Luminus SST-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,100K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Number of batteries2—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h300 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—
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumMagnesium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height101 mm80 mm
Head diameter / width45 mm47 mm
Body diameter / depth36 mm39 mm
Weight152 g91 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—3
Red lightYes—
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