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Fenix HM61R V2.0 vs Nitecore NU43
What HM61R V2.0 does better (5) and where NU43 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
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7.4Brightness & throw6.3
8.9Battery & charging8.5
6.8Build & durability5.6
5.9Features5.9
Why is HM61R V2.0 better than NU43?
- Maximum runtime300 h vs 165 h+82%
- Peak beam intensity6,560 cd vs 3,800 cd+73%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m vs 130 m+25%
- Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,400 lm+14%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
Why is NU43 better than HM61R V2.0?
- Weight152 g vs 116 g+31%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,600 lm | 1,400 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 6,560 cd | 3,800 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 162 m | 130 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SST-40 | — |
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Colour temperature | 6,100K | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion, CR123A | 18650 Li-ion |
| Number of batteries | 2 | — |
| Battery capacity | 3,400 mAh | 3,400 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 300 h | 165 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Magnetic charging | Yes | — |
| Charging time | — | 2 h |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Magnetic tail / base | Yes | — |
| Pocket clip | Yes | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 101 mm | — |
| Head diameter / width | 45 mm | — |
| Body diameter / depth | 36 mm | — |
| Weight | 152 g | 116 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| SOS / beacon | — | Yes |
| Red light | Yes | Yes |
| Motion / reactive sensor | — | Yes |
| Lockout | — | Yes |









