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Fenix HM61R V2.0 vs Nitecore HC60 UHE

What HM61R V2.0 does better (3) and where HC60 UHE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R V2.0
Fenix · 2023HM61R V2.0
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $75
vs
Nitecore HC60 UHE
Nitecore · 2025HC60 UHE
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
7.4Brightness & throw7.4
8.9Battery & charging8.8
6.8Build & durability7.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM61R V2.0 better than HC60 UHE?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 200 h+50%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m vs 157 m+3%
  3. Peak beam intensity6,560 cd vs 6,170 cd+6%

Why is HC60 UHE better than HM61R V2.0?

  1. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+18%
  2. Weight152 g vs 140 g+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity6,560 cd6,170 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m157 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—6
Colour temperature6,100K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries21
Battery capacity3,400 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h200 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
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
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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