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Fenix HM61R V2.0 vs NEBO Transcend 1500

What HM61R V2.0 does better (3) and where Transcend 1500 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R V2.0
Fenix · 2023HM61R V2.0
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $75
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NEBO Transcend 1500
NEBO · 2023Transcend 1500
8.2Score
0 advantages≈ $75
7.4Brightness & throw6.8
8.9Battery & charging6.6

Why is HM61R V2.0 better than Transcend 1500?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m vs 129 m+26%
  2. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,500 lm+7%
  3. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 3,200 mAh+6%

Why is Transcend 1500 better than HM61R V2.0?

Transcend 1500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity6,560 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m129 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,100K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123ABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries2—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh3,200 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height101 mm—
Head diameter / width45 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight152 g150 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYes—
Colours—Grey
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