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Fenix HM61R V2.0 vs Nitecore HC65M V2.0

What HM61R V2.0 does better (2) and where HC65M V2.0 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R V2.0
Fenix · 2023HM61R V2.0
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $75
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Nitecore HC65M V2.0
Nitecore · 2023HC65M V2.0
8.5Score
2 advantages≈ $100
7.8Brightness & throw8.3
8.9Battery & charging8.4
6.8Build & durability5.9
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM61R V2.0 better than HC65M V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 110 h2.7×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is HC65M V2.0 better than HM61R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,750 lm+9%
  2. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 3,500 mAh+3%
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,750 lm
Peak beam intensity6,560 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m165 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—3
Colour temperature6,100K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Number of batteries2—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh3,500 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h110 h
RechargeableYes—
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height101 mm—
Head diameter / width45 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight152 g—
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYes—
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