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Fenix HM61R V2.0 vs Fenix HM65R-T V2.0

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

Fenix HM61R V2.0
Fenix · 2023HM61R V2.0
8.6Score
0 advantages≈ $75
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Fenix HM65R-T V2.0
Fenix · 2024HM65R-T V2.0
8.5Score
3 advantages≈ $85
7.4Brightness & throw7.8
8.9Battery & charging8.6
6.8Build & durability7.6
5.9Features5.9

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

HM61R V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

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

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m vs 170 m+5%
  2. Peak beam intensity6,560 cd vs 7,220 cd+10%
  3. Weight152 g vs 140 g+9%
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,600 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
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature6,100K6,500K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Number of batteries21
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 ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height101 mm—
Head diameter / width45 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight152 g140 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
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