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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.

Fenix HM61R V2.0
Fenix · 2023HM61R V2.0
8.6Score
5 advantages≈ $75
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Nitecore NU43
Nitecore · 2023NU43
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $65
7.4Brightness & throw6.3
8.9Battery & charging8.5
6.8Build & durability5.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM61R V2.0 better than NU43?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 165 h+82%
  2. Peak beam intensity6,560 cd vs 3,800 cd+73%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m vs 130 m+25%
  4. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,400 lm+14%
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%

Why is NU43 better than HM61R V2.0?

  1. Weight152 g vs 116 g+31%
Specifications

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Nitecore NU43Nitecore NU43≈ $657.7
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity6,560 cd3,800 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m130 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 mAh3,400 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h165 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Charging time—2 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height101 mm—
Head diameter / width45 mm—
Body diameter / depth36 mm—
Weight152 g116 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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