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Fenix HM61R V2.0 vs Nitecore NU45

What HM61R V2.0 does better (1) and where NU45 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM61R V2.0
Fenix · 2023HM61R V2.0
8.6Score
1 advantage≈ $75
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Nitecore NU45
Nitecore · 2024NU45
8.6Score
5 advantages≈ $65
7.4Brightness & throw7.9
8.9Battery & charging7.2
6.8Build & durability7.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is HM61R V2.0 better than NU45?

  1. Maximum runtime300 h vs 86 h3.5×

Why is NU45 better than HM61R V2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,700 lm+6%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m vs 172 m+6%
  3. Weight152 g vs 126 g+21%
  4. Battery capacity3,400 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+18%
  5. Peak beam intensity6,560 cd vs 7,400 cd+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore NU45Nitecore NU45≈ $658.6
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,700 lm
Peak beam intensity6,560 cd7,400 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)162 m172 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 mAh4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime300 h86 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
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 g126 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYesYes
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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