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Fenix HM61R V2.0 vs Nitecore NU40

What HM61R V2.0 does better (2) and where NU40 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R V2.0
Fenix · 2023HM61R V2.0
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ $75
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Nitecore NU40
Nitecore · 2023NU40
8.1Score
0 advantages≈ $60
7.4Brightness & throw7.0
8.9Battery & charging6.4
6.8Build & durability7.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM61R V2.0 better than NU40?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,000 lm+60%
  2. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh+31%

Why is NU40 better than HM61R V2.0?

NU40 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Nitecore NU40Nitecore NU40≈ $608.1
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity6,560 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,100K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Number of batteries2—
Battery capacity3,400 mAh2,600 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)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—1.5 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height101 mm—
Head diameter / width45 mm50 mm
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight152 g—
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Colours—Black
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