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Fenix HM61R V2.0 vs Nitecore HC70 UHE

What HM61R V2.0 does better (4) and where HC70 UHE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R V2.0
Fenix · 2023HM61R V2.0
8.6Score
4 advantages≈ $75
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Nitecore HC70 UHE
Nitecore · 2024HC70 UHE
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $75
7.4Brightness & throw7.1
8.9Battery & charging9.4
6.8Build & durability6.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM61R V2.0 better than HC70 UHE?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m vs 155 m+5%
  2. Maximum runtime300 h vs 220 h+36%
  3. Weight152 g vs 172 g+13%
  4. Peak beam intensity6,560 cd vs 6,010 cd+9%

Why is HC70 UHE better than HM61R V2.0?

  1. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 6,000 mAh+76%
Specifications

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Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity6,560 cd6,010 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m155 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,100K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A21700 Li-ion
Number of batteries2—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h220 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
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height101 mm—
Head diameter / width45 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight152 g172 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
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